Zahid Gawandi

Head - Marketing & Corporate Communications
SBICAP Securities Ltd.

Zahid is a Marketing Maverick and seasoned Athlete, Marathoner, Cyclist, and Footballer. As the Head of Marketing & Communications at SBICAP Securities Ltd, a subsidiary of India's largest bank, SBI Bank, he wields over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors, from Fintech to FMCG.
Zahid's entrepreneurial mindset fuels growth, profitability, and brand value, driven by his granular brand positioning expertise. His track record showcases agile marketing investment management with impressive ROI. He excels in digital strategies, including Google ads, SEO, SEM, Display, paid campaigns, Social & Influencer Marketing, and Digital/Programmatic Media, delivering significant online visibility, traffic, and conversions.
As a Think-tank and Creative Strategist, Zahid orchestrates holistic marketing functions, encompassing Digital and ATL/BTL Marketing Communication, Trade Marketing, PR, GTM, Campaign Management, and PR. He has worked with major MNC advertising agencies and held senior management roles in marketing at Reliance, Spice Group, and Destimoney Group. Zahid, an MBA graduate in Marketing Management from Mumbai University, also shares his wisdom by lecturing on Brand Management & Digital Marketing at various B-Schools.