Puneeth Bekal

Puneeth Bekal is an accomplished marketing leader currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at HDFC Securities since January 2024. With a robust background in strategic marketing, Puneeth previously held the position of Director of Marketing at Mastercard, overseeing branding and media initiatives for India and South Asia from April 2018 to January 2024. Puneeth's career also includes significant roles at Godrej Group, including General Manager of Marketing and Deputy General Manager of Brand & Marketing, where strategic initiatives drove business growth and brand recognition. Earlier experience includes positions as Brand Manager at Lodha Group and Zonal Business Manager at CEAT Tyres Limited, alongside foundational experience as Engineer Trainee at Reliance Communications. Puneeth's educational qualifications encompass an Advance Programme in AI/ML in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management, a Master of Management Studies from Welingkar Institute of Management, a Postgraduate Degree in Digital Business from MIT Sloan Executive Education, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.