I’m Aparajita Verma, a performance-driven marketing professional with 12+ years of B2B and B2C experience. I’ve led high-performing teams and driven growth and profitability across India and South Asia, collaborating closely with senior leadership to shape GTM strategies in emerging markets. I’m known for turning customer insights into compelling marketing that resonates at the C-suite level and for building strong partnerships across disciplines and geographies. My strengths include thinking outside the box, communicating value at the executive level, and applying high-EQ leadership to nurture teams. I excel at brand building, digital marketing, and integrated campaigns across channels, with a deep focus on measuring impact and translating insights into profit-driving actions.

Aparajita Verma

I’m Aparajita Verma, a performance-driven marketing professional with 12+ years of B2B and B2C experience. I’ve led high-performing teams and driven growth and profitability across India and South Asia, collaborating closely with senior leadership to shape GTM strategies in emerging markets. I’m known for turning customer insights into compelling marketing that resonates at the C-suite level and for building strong partnerships across disciplines and geographies. My strengths include thinking outside the box, communicating value at the executive level, and applying high-EQ leadership to nurture teams. I excel at brand building, digital marketing, and integrated campaigns across channels, with a deep focus on measuring impact and translating insights into profit-driving actions.

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I’m Aparajita Verma, a performance-driven marketing professional with 12+ years of B2B and B2C experience. I’ve led high-performing teams and driven growth and profitability across India and South Asia, collaborating closely with senior leadership to shape GTM strategies in emerging markets. I’m known for turning customer insights into compelling marketing that resonates at the C-suite level and for building strong partnerships across disciplines and geographies.

My strengths include thinking outside the box, communicating value at the executive level, and applying high-EQ leadership to nurture teams. I excel at brand building, digital marketing, and integrated campaigns across channels, with a deep focus on measuring impact and translating insights into profit-driving actions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Software Engineer at Accenture
July 1, 2007 - October 31, 2008
Worked as a Java developer for three mission-critical applications for AT&T; contributed to all phases of the software development lifecycle and supported continuous improvement through defect resolution and evaluating alternatives.
Associate Director at New Public Inter College
November 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Supervised all aspects of personnel management and administrative issues; collaborated with the Board to steer curriculum development, recruitment, public and alumni relations, fundraising and marketing activities.
Assistant Manager, Marketing and Communications at FINO PayTech Ltd.
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015
Played a key role in establishing and marketing FINO PayTech’s retail business, FINO Money Mart, through retail branding, channel marketing, and consumer-based promotion strategies for 500+ stores; led communication strategy for government initiatives; managed agencies and led digital marketing and corporate communications.
Senior Marketing Executive, India & South Asia at Control Risks
April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2018
Drove marketing across key markets in South Asia, reporting to the Marketing Director APAC and the Head of South Asia; organized high-impact corporate events for C-suite; led PR; spearheaded digital marketing (social, intranet, CRM, website, analytics) and content; created marketing collateral.
Marketing Manager - India & South Asia (Internship) at Elsevier
March 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Developed and executed region-specific marketing strategy focusing on GTM priorities; supported sales with compelling collateral across channels; formed strategic alliances with KOLs, government bodies, universities, and industry groups; led digital and traditional marketing and enabled sales teams with thought leadership content.
Senior Marketing Manager, India & South Asia at Pearson
January 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Headed marketing for two business units (Pearson MyPedia and Pearson Professional Programs); led web, search, display, email, content, social and traditional marketing; built strategic partnerships to expand footprints in India and South Asia.
Head of Communications, India at AVSS
September 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Represented the organization publicly and provided strategic direction for policy development; focused on raising the profile of the organization to attract investment, partnerships, and digital literacy initiatives.
Head - Integrated Marketing Services (Impact Science) at Cactus Communications
February 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Played a vital role in helping clients navigate the digital ecosystem and achieve branding and communications objectives; worked with leadership to strengthen the agency’s market position, foster client relationships, and drive growth; led a team of marketing professionals to deliver PR and digital campaigns.
Managing Director at Makoons Preschool
October 1, 2023 - Present
Overseeing strategic leadership and operations for a playschool; focused on delivering quality early childhood education and driving sustainable growth.

Education

MBA (Specialisation - Marketing) at Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
June 1, 2011 - March 1, 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication) at R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
Masters in Psychology at National PG College, Lucknow (IGNOU)
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Qualifications

Google AdWords Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Content Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Inbound Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Account-Based Marketing
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
International Certified Career Coach, Mindler, and CDA (USA)
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Certificate in Guidance and Counselling
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Software & Internet