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Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.
The common questions about who Varun Mundra is, what he does, and the work he’s known for — answered plainly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Varun Mundra?
A Mumbai-based marketing leader, brand builder and media innovator with fifteen years across agencies and the brand side. He is currently SVP, Head of Group Media & Innovations at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, and a TEDx speaker.
What does Varun Mundra do?
He leads group media and marketing innovation at Motilal Oswal, where he built a 35-person function from scratch. He also takes selective marketing advisory engagements through his personal brand, and speaks on marketing, brand, media and AI.
Where does Varun Mundra work?
At Motilal Oswal Financial Services, one of India’s leading financial-services firms, as SVP, Head of Group Media & Innovations. Previously he was SVP, Head of Marketing – Wealth Management.
What is Varun Mundra known for?
Brand transformation in regulated categories, AI-native marketing, and building owned media. His best-known work includes repositioning a 37-year-old brokerage as a wealth partner — moving market share from 1.6% to 4.3% — and a viral campaign that drew 2.6 million views in a category that restricts celebrity endorsement.
What agencies has Varun Mundra worked at?
Webchutney (Dentsu), Jack in the Box Worldwide, Ogilvy, Isobar (Dentsu), White Rivers Media and The Glitch (WPP), across roughly a decade before moving to the brand side.
What awards has Varun Mundra won?
Brand Builder of the Year at the Great Indian BFSI Awards 2025, Rising Star of the Marketing World (Gold) at ET Brand Equity 2024, Young Achiever at Campaign South Asia 2019, and Rising Star of the Year at Media Ace 2019, among 35+ work awards.
Is Varun Mundra a speaker?
Yes. He is a TEDx speaker and speaks at conferences, leadership summits and internal events on marketing leadership, branding, media innovation, AI and business growth.
How can I work with Varun Mundra?
Through selective consulting and advisory, brand reviews, marketing audits, speaking, workshops and mentoring. The Work With Varun section explains each way to engage and which fits which need.
What is Varun Mundra’s educational background?
A BA (Hons) in Global Business from Coventry University London (2010–13) and an MA in Marketing Communications from the University of Westminster London (2013–14).
Did Varun Mundra start a company?
Yes — at 17 he co-founded Blue Pencil Studio, a digital studio that priced websites at ₹11 and grew to 40+ SME clients, earning coverage from The Times of India and CNBC’s Young Turks.
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