Shabnam Syed

Shabnam Syed has a diverse work experience spanning over 24 years. Shabnam is currently serving as the Executive Vice President - Marketing at Vodafone Idea Limited since June 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the Vice President & Head of Marketing and E-Commerce at GoAir from May 2019 to May 2021. From October 2015 to April 2019, they held the position of Head of Marketing Operations, India, at Castrol. Before that, they were the General Manager - Marketing (Passenger Cars) at Castrol from July 2014 to September 2015.

Shabnam also has experience in the healthcare sector. Shabnam worked as an Associate Director - Marketing (Consumer Healthcare) at sanofi-aventis from December 2009 to June 2014. Additionally, they have held various roles at Philips Consumer Lifestyle from September 2006 to November 2009, including Category Head - Shaving & Beauty and Health & Wellness, and Marketing Manager - Shaving & Beauty / Health & Wellness / MarCom & Market Research.

Earlier in their career, Shabnam worked as a Product Manager at Boots Healthcare International from April 2001 to August 2006. Shabnam began their career at DRAFT FCB ULKA, where they held multiple roles including Account Supervisor, Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, and Management Trainee.

Throughout their career, Shabnam Syed has gained extensive experience in marketing and has worked in various industries, including telecommunications, aviation, automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics.

Shabnam Syed's education history includes obtaining a Master's in Marketing (MMS) from Chetana's R.K. Institute of Management - Bombay University from 1995 to 1997. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Physics at St. Xavier's College from 1991 to 1994. Shabnam also obtained a certification in Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals from Coursera in 2019.