With 15 years of experience across lifestyle and D2C brands in India and the UK, I excel at go-to-market strategy, integrated marketing, and end-to-end operations. I’m passionate about brand perception, niche markets, and consumer behaviour, and I love turning ideas into scalable campaigns, social momentum, and a thriving community. I also run a boutique social media freelance agency where we take pride in our storytelling skills from a founder lens, growing community & scaling businesses across different avenues.

Akanksha S

With 15 years of experience across lifestyle and D2C brands in India and the UK, I excel at go-to-market strategy, integrated marketing, and end-to-end operations. I’m passionate about brand perception, niche markets, and consumer behaviour, and I love turning ideas into scalable campaigns, social momentum, and a thriving community. I also run a boutique social media freelance agency where we take pride in our storytelling skills from a founder lens, growing community & scaling businesses across different avenues.

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With 15 years of experience across lifestyle and D2C brands in India and the UK, I excel at go-to-market strategy, integrated marketing, and end-to-end operations. I’m passionate about brand perception, niche markets, and consumer behaviour, and I love turning ideas into scalable campaigns, social momentum, and a thriving community.

I also run a boutique social media freelance agency where we take pride in our storytelling skills from a founder lens, growing community & scaling businesses across different avenues.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at A Curve Story
April 20, 2018 - Present
Founded an inclusive fashion brand; conceptualized and led design direction for 150+ SKUs; created the website copy and styled shoots for every campaign; produced over 9 full fashion campaigns; manufactured 18,000+ pieces across the brand and other labels in the clothing & accessories space; led packaging strategy, distribution planning, and identified on-brand opportunities to scale the business; grew online presence and brand identity with a strong social media voice; built partnerships with influencers and media to elevate brand visibility; developed GTM strategies and integrated marketing campaigns to drive sales and community growth.
Brand Consultant at MosaMBi (UK)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Led brand identity, brand kit, and communications strategy for a multi-designer platform for Indian clothing in the UK; built a 360-degree sourcing, merchandising and selling strategy for UK, Europe & Australia; set up social media networks and crafted a strategy that significantly grew revenue and brand presence; established social media ecosystem and campaigns to drive engagement and sales.
Brand Strategist at Nazarr Battu
July 1, 2021 - Present
A boutique agency focused on brand storytelling from a founder lens & scaling brands all over the world

Education

Bachelors in Commerce at NM College, Mumbai
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2011
Course in Fashion Forecasting, Creative Entrepreneurship & Styling at SNDT Santa Cruz, Mumbai
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Diploma in Fashion Design & Apparel Construction at NM College, Mumbai
September 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
MBA Marketing at Central Saint Martins, London (UAL)
November 1, 2024 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

Emerging e-commerce brand of 2022
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education