Karan Bhandari

Karan Bhandari has a diverse work experience in the fields of integrated media strategy, digital marketing, communications, and account management. Karan started their career as a Deck Officer at Barber Ship Management in 2001 before transitioning to the role of a Consultant at PublicisLive in 2006. In 2008, they joined Response Communications as an Account Manager and later moved to Digitas, where they held multiple roles including Associate Director of Business Development, Manager of Business Development/Strategy, and Account Manager. In 2010, Karan joined BBDO India as a Senior Account Director, overseeing the Account Management team and brand communication strategies. Karan then joined Digitas again in 2012 as the Business Director, responsible for operations and client relationships in Mumbai.

In 2013, Karan joined Weber Shandwick, where they held various roles including Director of Digital, Vice President of Digital and Consumer Marketing, and Executive Vice President of Integrated Media Strategy. At Weber Shandwick, they contributed to the organization's growth by developing and executing innovative digital strategies, leading creative, strategy, and operations efforts, and driving improvements in digital marketing capabilities. Throughout their career, Karan has focused on developing people and talent, maximizing digital and production knowledge within their teams.

Karan Bhandari has an education history that is comprised of multiple institutions and degrees. In 1998, they attended Don Bosco School, where they obtained their AISSCE degree. Karan'sfield of study during this time included English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science. From 2002 to 2006, Karan studied at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where they focused on Nautical Sciences and earned a B. Sc Nautical Sciences degree. In 2017, they pursued a Marketing Management Certification at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Lastly, Karan attended the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad from 2018 to 2019, completing a Post Graduate Diploma. Karan'sspecialization within this program was in Sales and Digital Marketing.