Harshavardhan Gangurde

Harshavardhan Gangurde has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Harshavardhan started their career as a Regional Sales Manager at Reckitt & Colman, where they were responsible for sales activities and managing territories. Harshavardhan then moved on to Sony Pictures Releasing India, where they worked in various roles such as Assistant Manager Sales, Assistant Manager Marketing, and eventually became the Manager Marketing. Harshavardhan played a crucial role in bringing marketing to the forefront of the film product life cycle. After their tenure at Sony Pictures, Harshavardhan joined INOX Leisure Ltd as the Vice President of Marketing. During their 8-year period there, they significantly contributed to the company's growth, driving a 10x increase in revenue and generating over 5 crore footfalls and Rs. 800 crore in ticket sales in their final year. Currently, Harshavardhan works as the Director of Marketing at Optiontown, a leading provider of revenue optimization solutions for the airline industry. Harshavardhan also leads the marketing strategy for Optiontown's e-commerce venture, OptionPass, which connects retail companies and consumers through an app-based subscription commerce platform.

Harshavardhan Gangurde completed their Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Sydenham College from 1990 to 1993. Harshavardhan then pursued a Masters in Management Studies with a specialization in Marketing Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) from 1993 to 1995.

In addition to their formal education, Harshavardhan Gangurde has obtained several certifications. In May 2020, they earned certifications in Google Ads Apps, Google Ads Display, and Google Ads Search from Google Ads. In November 2016, they achieved a Diploma with Distinction in Social Media Marketing from Shaw Academy World's Largest Live Online #Educator. Furthermore, in January 2016, they received a Certificate of Excellence in Digital Marketing from Edupristine, which is a Microsoft IT Academy Program Member.