Akhil Almeida

Akhil Almeida has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several industries. Akhil currently serves as the Head Of Marketing at Aegon Life, where they oversee various aspects of brand building and marketing for India's leading digital life insurance brand. Prior to this, they worked at Kantar for six years, holding the position of Vice President and Head of the Digital Practice. At Kantar, they combined digital expertise with consumer insights to assist marketers in making informed decisions, resulting in significant revenue growth and profitability. Akhil'swork at Kantar also included working with top-flight brands and specializing in social and online video consumption.

Before joining Kantar, Akhil Almeida held several roles at Mahindra Rise, where they played a key role in corporate branding and digital campaigns. Akhil led high-profile projects such as the launch of the 'Rise Prize', India's largest innovation challenge, and the establishment of the group's first influencer-marketing program. Additionally, they successfully implemented the group's online architecture across multiple Mahindra companies in various industries.

Prior to their tenure at Mahindra Rise, Akhil Almeida held a business leadership role at Ignitee and worked as a consultant at VJIVE Networks and Kia Motors - Diliman. Akhil also gained early experience at Citi and Intelenet Global Services, where they held various positions in customer service and human resources.

Akhil Almeida's career began as a Marketing Executive at Virgin Records. Overall, their extensive work experience and diverse roles demonstrate their expertise in marketing, digital practices, brand building, and strategic initiatives.

Akhil Almeida attended the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta in 2013 for executive education in Strategic Brand Management. Prior to that, they completed their MBA in Strategy & Marketing at the Asian Institute of Management from 2006 to 2008. In 2005 to 2006, they obtained a Diploma in Business Management from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).