Dr. Ambi Parameswaran is one of India’s most respected voices in branding and marketing, with over four decades of experience shaping some of the country’s most iconic consumer brands. rigor—making him a guiding force for marketers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. A veteran advertising professional, bestselling author, and teacher, Dr. Ambi blends deep industry insights with academic.

He spent over 25 years at FCB Ulka, one of India’s leading ad agencies, where he served as Executive Director and played a pivotal role in building long-term brand strategies for companies like Tata, Wipro, Zee, and many more. An engineer from IIT Madras and an MBA from IIM Calcutta, he also holds a PhD from Mumbai University focused on religious influences in consumer behavior.

Dr. Ambi is the author of multiple acclaimed books including For God’s Sake, Nawabs, Nudes, Noodles, and SPONGE: Leadership Lessons I Learnt From My Clients—each offering a unique lens into India’s evolving marketplace, consumer psyche, and leadership paradigms.

Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor of Marketing at SPJIMR and an advisor to Jio Institute, while also serving on various corporate boards and academic councils. A TEDx speaker and sought-after keynote presenter, Dr. Ambi Parameswaran continues to inspire with his clarity, storytelling, and intellectual depth.