Mumbai : SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) has appointed Mr. Kritesh Taunk as Director of Marketing.
Kritesh Taunk brings over 15 years of experience across marketing, digital platforms, and brand building, with a strong track record of driving growth and transformation across media, education, BFSI, travel, e-commerce, and consumer businesses. His experience spans building integrated marketing strategies, scaling digital initiatives, and creating audience-led engagement ecosystems in both high-growth and established organisations.
Prior to joining NMIMS, he led Marketing at BIG FM (Reliance Broadcast Network Limited), where he played a key role in transforming the brand into a multi-platform, digital-first and AI-enabled media ecosystem. His work included building content-led platforms across audio, video, podcasts, and emerging formats, alongside developing integrated audience engagement initiatives and digital experiences.
Welcoming him to the institution, Dr. Sharad Mhaiskar, Provost (Administration), said, “We are pleased to welcome Kritesh to the NMIMS family. His diverse industry experience, digital-first mindset, and strategic approach to brand building will strengthen NMIMS’ positioning as a future-focused institution. We look forward to his contribution in driving innovative and impactful marketing and communication initiatives.”
Speaking on his appointment, Mr. Kritesh Taunk said, “SVKM’s NMIMS has built a strong reputation in higher education, backed by a legacy of excellence. My focus will be on contributing to its continued growth by strengthening brand presence, digital engagement, content strategy, and integrated marketing initiatives. The approach is to build on NMIMS’ strong foundation while further deepening its engagement with students, industry, and stakeholders.”
With this appointment, NMIMS aims to further strengthen its marketing and digital narrative, enabling more consistent and impactful engagement across platforms while reinforcing its position as a progressive and future-focused institution.