Marks and Spencer appoints Gayatri Solanki as Chief Manager – Marketing, PR & Brand Communication
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Marks and Spencer has appointed Gayatri Solanki as Chief Manager – Marketing, PR & Brand Communication. She will be based in Gurugram and will lead marketing, public relations and brand communication for the retailer in India.
Solanki joins from Bath & Body Works, where she served as Senior Manager – Marketing. Her move marks a transition into one of the UK’s most recognised fashion, food and home retailers.
She brings more than 12 years of experience in brand marketing, public relations, campaign strategy, digital marketing, media planning and on-ground events. Her career spans luxury watches, lifestyle brands, premium retail and consulting. Before Bath & Body Works, Solanki was Marketing Manager and PR at Rado Watch Co. She also served as Brand Manager – Marketing and PR at Ritu Kumar.
Earlier in her career, she worked as Senior Consultant at EY and Senior Associate – Marketing and Brand Management at Roposo. She began her professional journey as an Analyst in Risk Advisory Services at PwC.
Her experience includes brand positioning, influencer and brand ambassador management, social media marketing, content creation and multimedia campaigns across print, outdoor, radio, Facebook and Instagram.
At Marks and Spencer, Solanki is expected to strengthen the brand’s communication in India and build stronger connections with premium retail consumers. Her background in luxury and lifestyle marketing will support the retailer’s focus on brand trust, storytelling and customer experience.
