I am Vivek Bathla, a results-driven business and marketing leader with over 20 years of experience spanning Edtech, BFSI, eCommerce, Automotive, IT/ITES, and services. I help organizations with digital transformation, product launches, and revenue-focused marketing, balancing budgets, CAC, and ROI while maintaining strong P&L discipline. I enjoy mentoring teams, building scalable marketing functions, and guiding cross-geography go-to-market strategies, including online degree programs and education ventures. I’m open to full-time or fractional engagements to bring strategic clarity and execution excellence to ambitious teams.

Vivek Bathla

I am Vivek Bathla, a results-driven business and marketing leader with over 20 years of experience spanning Edtech, BFSI, eCommerce, Automotive, IT/ITES, and services. I help organizations with digital transformation, product launches, and revenue-focused marketing, balancing budgets, CAC, and ROI while maintaining strong P&L discipline. I enjoy mentoring teams, building scalable marketing functions, and guiding cross-geography go-to-market strategies, including online degree programs and education ventures. I’m open to full-time or fractional engagements to bring strategic clarity and execution excellence to ambitious teams.

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I am Vivek Bathla, a results-driven business and marketing leader with over 20 years of experience spanning Edtech, BFSI, eCommerce, Automotive, IT/ITES, and services. I help organizations with digital transformation, product launches, and revenue-focused marketing, balancing budgets, CAC, and ROI while maintaining strong P&L discipline.

I enjoy mentoring teams, building scalable marketing functions, and guiding cross-geography go-to-market strategies, including online degree programs and education ventures. I’m open to full-time or fractional engagements to bring strategic clarity and execution excellence to ambitious teams.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO at The-Counsellor.com
October 1, 2022 - Present
Led strategic marketing and growth initiatives, driving brand awareness, product launches, and service delivery; managed cross-functional teams to scale operations and deliver revenue growth.
Fractional CBO at Study Abroad, Noida
August 1, 2025 - Present
Provided fractional leadership for business growth, revenue optimization, and go-to-market strategy across study abroad initiatives.
Fractional CMO at Veranda Highered, Gurgaon
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led marketing strategy and cross-channel campaigns for higher education offerings; optimized CAC and scaled enrollments.
Fractional CMO at Scientia Conseil, Gurgaon
November 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Delivered fractional CMO services, enabling growth through brand strategy, demand generation, and revenue-focused marketing.
VP Marketing at UpGrad – Talentedge, Pune
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Directed marketing function for online higher education programs; achieved target enrollments with optimized marketing ROI.
VP-Marketing at Univo Edtech (Amity University Online), Noida
August 1, 2009 - April 1, 2021
Led end-to-end marketing strategy for online programs; built the demand funnel and drove enrollments for multiple universities.
Marketing Head at Arrina Education Services (Talentedge), Gurgaon
February 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Directed marketing for education tech ventures; implemented cohort-based campaigns and improved lead quality and conversion.
Head Digital Marketing at Manipal Global Education Services, Bangalore
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Led digital marketing strategy and execution for multiple education brands; focused on growth, attribution, and performance marketing.
Head DM – Strategy at Infosys Ltd., Bangalore
May 1, 2011 - June 1, 2013
Directed digital marketing strategy and initiatives to align with business objectives and enterprise-scale campaigns.
Sr. Marketing Analyst at 3M India, Bangalore
December 1, 2008 - April 1, 2011
Led analytics-driven marketing campaigns; optimized channel mix and ROI for B2B initiatives.
Business Principal at Shining Consulting, Bangalore
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008
Led consultancy engagements in marketing strategy, branding, and business development.
Founder / Co-Founder at EzBuyIndia.com, FloraIndia.com, Dynamic IT Sol
May 1, 2002 - June 1, 2007
Founded and grew multiple ventures spanning online retail and IT solutions; oversaw product launches and market entry.
Asst. Branch Manager at Maharishi Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd.
April 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Managed branch operations, sales targets, and customer relationship management in financial services.
Fractional CBO at Study Abroad
August 25, 2025 - Present
Lead cross-functional marketing, business strategy, and growth initiatives; built and scaled marketing functions, overseeing 15-18 live edtech products with a 1.5 Crore monthly budget and CAC below 20%.
Fractional CMO at Veranda Highered
November 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026
Led go-to-market, product launches, and marketing strategy for online degree programs; established marketing playbooks and multi-channel campaigns to drive enrollments and ROI.
Fractional CMO at Scientia Conseil
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Provided strategic marketing leadership to clients; delivered ROI-driven campaigns and built efficient marketing teams.
Founder-Member at UpGrad – Talentedge
August 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded/participated as founder member to digital education initiatives; built marketing capabilities and go-to-market thinking.
VP - Marketing at Univo Edtech (Amity University Online)
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Led marketing for online degree programs; drove enrollments, optimized campaigns, and owned P&L responsibilities.
VP-Marketing at Arrina Education Services (Talentedge)
August 1, 2009 - April 30, 2021
Led marketing for Talentedge; managed digital campaigns, brand-building, partnerships and enrollment.
Marketing Head at Manipal Global Education Services
February 1, 2016 - July 31, 2019
Led digital marketing across geographies; built lead generation programs and performance marketing.
Head Digital Marketing at Infosys Ltd.
June 1, 2013 - January 31, 2016
Led digital marketing strategy and multi-channel campaigns for education-related services; data-driven optimization.
Head DM – Strategy at 3M India
May 1, 2011 - June 1, 2013
Led Demand Marketing strategy and integrated campaigns; built ROI dashboards and cross-functional alignment.
Sr. Marketing Analyst at Shining Consulting
December 1, 2008 - April 30, 2011
Analytics-driven marketing; campaign optimization and performance reporting.
Business Principal at Shining Consulting
August 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008
Led consulting and marketing engagements; ROI-focused campaigns and client delivery.
Founder/ Co-Founder at EzBuyIndia.com, FloraIndia.com, Dynamic IT Sol
May 1, 2002 - June 30, 2007
Co-founded early-stage ventures; led product launches and marketing initiatives across e-commerce and IT services.

Education

PGDM - Finance and Production & Operations Management at Amity Business School, Noida
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
B.E. (Mech.) at Pune University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
PGDM - Finance and Production & Operations Management at Amity Business School, Noida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
B.E. (Mech.) at Pune University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Diploma in Psychology
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in Psychology
January 1, 2022 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services