Intex Technologies Appoints Marketing Expert Rajiv Bakshi as CMO

Intex Technologies has appointed dynamic industry leader Rajiv Bakshi as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

An alumnus of the Harvard Business School, Rajiv Bakshi has a distinguished reputation for spearheading Strategic Brand Development, Business Transformation, Consumer Acquisition and Digital Strategy to drive long-term growth and profitability.

As the CMO, he will envision Intex’s Go-To-Market Strategy for the entire range of Mobile & consumer durables, spread across 25+ product verticals including Feature & Smartphones, LED TVs, ACs, Washing Machines, Speakers, Headphones and Accessories. 

Extending a warm welcome to Rajiv Bakshi, Keshav Bansal, Director, Intex Technologies said, “We are delighted to have Bakshi amidst us and are certain that his diverse experience will go a long way in contributing to the growth of the company in India and international markets. His immense expertise in strategic marketing and brand management will augment Intex’s growth and profitability.”

 Bakshi will lead the generation of consumer insights for incisive product development and planning, augment Sales and Distribution network across the General Trade, E-Commerce Portals, Large Format Stores and Company Branded 100 plus Retail network. Additionally, he will pioneer the Digital Strategy and boost international operations.

Commenting on joining Intex Technologies, Rajiv Bakshi said, “Serving millions of customers, Intex is recognized amongst the distinguished group of national brands that have demonstrated continuous growth over the last two decades. Its unstinted commitment to provide access to technology and best-in-class experience to consumers has propelled its nationwide recognition. I am honoured with the opportunity to contribute to Intex’s growth and success.”

Prior to Intex, Rajiv Bakshi had a successful 13-year stint at Discovery Networks India & South Asia region, as the VP & Head of Marketing & Products. He expanded the company’s portfolio from a single TV channel to 11 high performing channels, garnered 10-year long undisputed leadership for Discovery Channel; pioneered India’s first lifestyle channel TLC; created a differentiated kids’ network for the 300 million children under 14 years of age - Discovery Kids and conceived the country’s first High Definition channel targeting affluent Indian consumer.

He strategized Discovery’s localization initiatives: launched regional products for the South & East India, hundreds of hours of content from Bollywood to Animation and Movies and Digital transformation for customer acquisitions, engagement and product development.