Meet Gayatri Yadav, the new Group Chief Marketing Officer of Reliance

Gayatri Vasudeva Yadav was appointed as the Group Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives in office of the chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd on Tuesday.

Making the announcement, Isha Ambani, daughter of Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani and director on the board of the company, said Yadav joins the company from Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India and SEA).

Speaking about Yadav's new role, Isha Ambani said, "In her new role as Group Chief Marketing Officer & EVP Strategic Initiatives, Chairman's Office at Reliance, Gayatri will work closely with our Chairman, RF Chairperson, Akash, Anant, the entire EC, and me to drive innovation, enhance brand impact, and deepen customer centricity culture. Leveraging her expertise, she will collaborate with teams across businesses to further strengthen Reliance's leadership position, set new industry benchmarks, and create world-class marketing practices that fuel sustained growth."



"I am confident that Gayatri will bring fresh perspectives and dynamic leadership to inspire our teams and help propel toward achieving greater success and growth. Please join me in wishing Gayatri the very best and great success in her new role. Regards, Isha Ambani," said Isha Ambani

Who is Gayatri Yadav?

Yadav, an IIM Calcutta graduate, started her career in brand management with Procter & Gamble, which she expanded upon while working at General Mills India.

She played a crucial role in launching the Pillsbury brand into the Indian market as Chief Marketing Officer and helped to shape the nascent packaged foods sector in its early years.

Yadav then worked with Star India, where she served as the President of Consumer Strategy and Innovation.

She was a key figure in establishing Star India's marketing strategy. She managed historic projects including the introduction of Star Sports and Hotstar, and led the successful "Nayi Soch" brand campaign on Star Plus, which focused on women's empowerment.

Further, She oversaw the marketing business, to Sequoia in 2020, when she was appointed Chief Marketing Officer.

"Gayatri joins us from Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India and SEA), where she played a pivotal role in the brand transition and in empowering its portfolio companies to build and scale world-class brands originating from the region," Isha Ambani said while introducing Yadav.

"She is a seasoned marketing leader with deep domain expertise across consumer markets, digital platforms, and brand-building initiatives. She brings extensive experience in crafting transformative marketing strategies, innovative campaigns, and leading initiatives that have delivered significant growth and elevated brand equity," she shared.

Isha Ambani continued, "Having held diverse leadership roles across globally recognized organizations such as Peak XV Partners, Star India, General Mills, and having started her career in Procter & Gamble, Gayatri has demonstrated exceptional ability to blend creative storytelling, data-driven strategies, and customer-centric approaches to deliver measurable results. She is an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta."