Niyo appoints former Flipkart senior executive Sushanth Ravikumar as SVP of Marketing

Niyo announced the appointment of former senior executive of Flipkart, Upstox and Britannia, Sushanth Ravikumar as its Senior Vice-President of Marketing.

With a strong background in e-commerce, FMCG, and Fintech, Ravikumar will play a pivotal role in reinforcing Niyo’s brand position as a category leader in the travel-banking space.

He will lead the overall marketing charter, overseeing key areas such as crafting the brand strategy, driving the growth charter and customer initiatives.

With over 17 years in marketing and sales, he played a key role in driving brand and customer growth across various segments, including fashion and large appliances, through marketing strategies and campaigns during his nearly seven-year tenure at Flipkart.

At Britannia, Ravikumar led the brand and P&L for Milk Bikis. He also held positions as VP of Marketing at Upstox and Head of Brand Marketing at MPL.

Vinay Bagri, Co-founder and CEO, Niyo, said, “We've been able to achieve a great growth trajectory over the past year and also build strong products for travellers. Building a strong brand and innovative marketing strategies are crucial for unlocking the next stage of growth for Niyo. Having Sushanth as a core team member, with his extensive experience and leadership in the marketing domain, will be instrumental in propelling Niyo to new heights. We are confident that his expertise will contribute immensely in our mission to scale the brand and simplify travel banking for Indians.”

Ravikumar said, “I am thrilled to be a part of such a dynamic, new-age Fintech that is shaping the future of travel banking in India. Vinay and Virender are building products that are disrupting this segment and solving for new emerging needs of customers. I'm excited to build a strong brand with them and shape new customer behaviour that unlocks growth.”

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