Kushal Walia

Associate Director, Brand Marketing | Branding Coach | Consumer Insights Professional | RateGain | CXL Certified | ET Shark Award Winner

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IDEApreneur. Campaign whisperer. Brand storyteller. Survivor of the startup jungle, marathon brainstorms, and more “let’s make it viral” requests than I can count.

For 10+ years, I’ve channelled #createwithpassion and #executewithexcellence across industries ranging from travel (TravelTriangle), Agri FinTech (WRMS), and HealthTech (Innovaccer) to globally scaled SaaS (RateGain). My playground: bold campaigns, cross-functional teams, and brand-building adventures that leave behind more than just impressions.

At RateGain, I’m driving global strategy as Associate Director of Brand Marketing—leading multidisciplinary teams to turn complex ideas into campaigns people remember.

Claim to fame: Orchestrating the State of Distribution, HotelTech’s first worldwide benchmark initiative, bagging the ET Shark Award for Best B2B Marketing Campaign, and creating a reference point for the entire sector. Year-round, I spearhead omni-channel campaigns—like our World Tourism Day movement, which didn’t just plant 500+ trees but positioned RateGain as an engaged, purpose-driven voice in the industry and earned us internal top honors.

When I’m not plotting the next big move, I mentor aspiring marketers at Kraftshala, evaluate India’s sharpest B-school talent for the HUL L.I.M.E. Case Study comp, and nerd out about customer journeys and category design. I began as a Kraftshala student—top 10%—where I found the sweet spot between creative hustle and strategic chops.

Want to jam on brand storytelling, bold go-to-market moves, or how to make a campaign worth both awards and real business impact? Ping me anytime!

Email: kushalwalia92@gmail.com | Phone: +91 9958689850