Snapdeal appoints ex-HUL Brand Director Kanika Kalra as VP - Marketing

Snapdeal has roped in Kanika Kalra as Vice President – Marketing. Kalra joins Snapdeal after stints at Hindustan Unilever, PepsiCo and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. At Snapdeal, she will be focused on making the business more customer-centric and ensuring creativity and impact in all communication.

Welcoming Kalra, Rohit Bansal, Co-Founder, Snapdeal, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Kanika. She comes with a vast and distinguished experience in brand marketing. As we look at defining more innovative solutions for our customers, I am sure she will add tremendous value and further fuel our growth.”

Speaking about her appointment, Kanika Kalra said, “As e-commerce continues to revolutionise the Indian economy, I am confident that Snapdeal is poised to play an even bigger and more impactful role in the coming years. I am excited to be a part of Snapdeal’s journey and to shepherd the company’s growth as the country’s most preferred retail brand.”

During her eight-year stint as the Global Brand Director for Hindustan Unilever, Kalra spearheaded key innovations in the skincare category. Prior to that she was a part of the brand marketing teams at PepsiCo and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. She has over 12 years of experience.