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Prasad Patkar, Business Director

Prasad Patkar

Business Director·WPP Media

India

Diploma, Advertising

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 10 months

Business Director

June 2024 - Present

WPP Media

Mumbai, India

June 2024 - Present

• Led client strategy initiatives for NPCI, enhancing brand visibility for UPI, Rupay, and BHIM.
• Developed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns, driving user engagement and adoption rates.
• Managed corporate portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and brand positioning.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize media strategies, resulting in improved ROI on marketing spend.
• Leveraged data analytics to inform decision-making, enhancing campaign effectiveness and audience targeting.
• Fostered strong client relationships, contributing to long-term partnerships and business growth.

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Business Director

January 2023 - June 2024

Madison India

Mumbai, India

January 2023 - June 2024

• Leveraged client leadership and strategic insights to drive brand growth in the food and personal care sectors.
• Managed a diverse portfolio including Saffola foods (Oats, Honey, Soya, Edible Oil, Wafers, and Namkeens) and SET WET wax and gels, enhancing market presence.
• Collaborated on impactful campaigns, notably the World Heart Day project, promoting health and wellness while increasing brand engagement.
• Developed and executed marketing strategies that align with consumer trends and preferences, ensuring effective media placements and brand messaging.
• Utilized data-driven approaches to optimize marketing performance and maximize ROI across various channels.

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Business Director

May 2020 - December 2022

WPP Media

Mumbai, India

May 2020 - December 2022

 Handled the media duties for Think & Learn Pvt Ltd (BYJU'S)
 Worked on 3 keys product launches Disney Byju's, Byju's Classes and Byjus Epic
 Managed the ‘Process' audit of the client
 Worked on the key launches for Aditya Birla Real Estate (Birla Niyaara, Birla Navya & Birla Vanya)

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Group Head

August 2015 - May 2020

WPP Media

Mumbai, India

August 2015 - May 2020

 Handled the media duties for Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd
 Cinema Cluster (Zee Cinema, Zee Anmol Cinema, &Pictures, Zee Action, Zee Classic) Launched Zee Bollywood, Re-branded Zee Cinema)
 English Cluster (&PriveHD, &Flix, Zee Café) - - Launched &PriveHD, re-branded Zee Studio to &Flix
 Network/Corporate campaigns Worked on prestigious Subhash Chandra foundation campaigns and executed TRAI- MRP campaigns
 Managed Reliance Capital (SME Loans, Housing Finance)
 Daily communication with client regarding media plans and executions
 Monitoring competition: Trends, Industry analysis, communication, and marketing strategies.

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Media Supervisor

September 2010 - August 2015

Omnicom Group

Mumbai, India

September 2010 - August 2015

 Worked on Beiersdorf India Ltd, entire product range of Nivea (Nivea Body Lotion, Crème, Women Whitening Sensitive Deo, Men Face wash, Men Deo)
 Liaising with clients to address their queries
 Evaluation and recommendation of key impact properties
 Monitoring competition: Trends, Industry analysis, communication, and marketing strategies
 Data mining and use of planning software's like TAM, MAP, RAM, IRS & TGI Keeping track of the current market trends in advertising and communicating it to the management
 Handled media planning & buying for multiple accounts like London Dairy Ice Cream, Sunny Edible Oil, Medimix Toilet Soap
 Worked on print innovation for Medimix. Built the awareness of the new packaging and re-branding

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Service Advisor

September 2005 - February 2007

HSBC - India

Mumbai, India

September 2005 - February 2007

 Address inbound telephonic queries of the credit card customers and providing them with the correct solutions

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Support Services

Service Manager

January 2005 - August 2005

Hutchison Global Services Private Limited

Mumbai, India

January 2005 - August 2005

 Provide solutions to queries of the walk-in customers of the organization
 Support the billing and other operational activities of the store

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Business Manager

March 2003 - December 2004

Print house

Mumbai, India

March 2003 - December 2004

 Coordination between client, creative and production (Printing) team for the best result of the monthly magazine of Birla Sun Life Distribution (INVESTIME)
 Generated new business for the organization
 Major accounts worked on are Birla Sun Life distribution, Crompton Greaves, ICICI Lombard, Camlin Ltd

Company industry:
Printing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

Mumbai Educational Trust,Bandra

August 2009

August 2009

Diploma, Advertising

India

GPA (percentage): 78%

GPA (percentage): 78%

MES Goa

June 2000

June 2000

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors in Business Administration

India

GPA (percentage): 78%

GPA (percentage): 78%

Skills

Advertising

Expert

Marketing

Expert

Media 100

Expert

Media Tools Like TAM, MAP, IRS

Expert

Advertising

Expert

Marketing

Expert

Media 100

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Marathi

Expert

Gujarati

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Gen AI_Certificate
Upgrad
Jan 2025
Digital Marketing Strategies (Essentials 2024)
QA
Jan 2024
Digital Guru DV360 Certificate
Google Ads
Jan 2026
Digital Guru Demand Gen Certificate
Google Ads
Jan 2026
Digital Brand Building best practices
QA
eCommerce Business Models Essentials
QA
Jan 2025
Agile Essentials
QA
Jun 2025

Training
Amazon Drona Certificate
Amazon
Jul 2025

Hobbies and interests

Playing Chess, Biking