Navesh Dakdar — Digital Marketing & GrowthLet’s talk

DIGITAL MARKETING & GROWTH

Good marketing
moves people.
Great marketing
moves business.

I’m Navesh Dakdar. A digital marketing and growth leader bringing strategy, hands-on execution, and team leadership to businesses across North America, Europe, Australia, and India.

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14+years of experiencein digital marketing & growth

STRATEGY MEETS EXECUTION↗
Navesh Dakdar in the mountains
Navesh DakdarDigital Marketing & Growth Leader
Mumbai, India ↗

EXPERIENCE BUILT WITH

Global agencies.
Ambitious businesses.

Over 14 years of experience spanning global advertising networks, digital marketing agencies, and entrepreneurial ventures. A journey that has shaped my expertise in digital growth, strategic marketing, business operations, and leadership.

COMPANIES I'VE WORKED WITH & HELPED BUILD

Publicis Groupe logoPublicis Groupe
Dentsu Global Services logoDentsu Global Services
Folks Digital logoFolks Digital
Find Your Adventure logoFind Your Adventure
ReachLocal Services India logoReachLocal Services India
eClerx logoeClerx

From established global organizations to growing independent businesses, each experience has contributed to a broader perspective on marketing, growth, and what it takes to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

MARKETS I’VE WORKED WITH

A global perspective.
Local understanding.

Marketing experience across North America, Europe, Australia, and India—bringing a broader perspective to each business challenge.

CONNECTED BY EXPERIENCE04 MARKETS / ONE PERSPECTIVE
Markets I’ve worked withWorld map with markers for North America, Europe, India, and Australia.North AmericaEuropeIndiaAustralia
STRATEGY WITHOUT BORDERSMarket markers are indicative.
North America
Europe
Australia
India

CAPABILITIES

Strategic thinking.
Hands-on depth.

From creating demand to building the systems behind it. Six connected capabilities, one business-focused perspective.

01

Growth strategy

Turn business priorities into a focused plan for acquisition, demand, and sustainable growth.

Go-to-marketDemand generationFull-funnel strategy
02

SEO & organic growth

Connect search visibility, content, and audience intent to qualified traffic and stronger customer journeys.

SEOContent marketingOrganic acquisition
03

Paid media & performance

Plan and optimise campaigns across search and social, keeping customer acquisition and business outcomes in view.

Google AdsMeta AdsPaid social
04

Analytics & conversion

Connect reporting with action. Review performance, identify friction, and improve the conversion journey.

Performance analysisCROReporting
05

Leadership & operations

Bring cross-functional teams, delivery processes, and marketing execution together around shared priorities.

Team leadershipDigital operationsProcess optimisation
06

AI, CRM & automation

Use connected workflows and emerging AI tools to improve productivity, follow-through, and marketing decisions.

AI workflowsCRMMarketing automation

Strategy-led. Performance-focused. Built for collaboration.

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TOOLS, PLATFORMS & SYSTEMS

The strategy is connected.
So is the toolkit.

The platforms I work with across acquisition, insights, digital experiences, and marketing operations.

01 / 03 PLATFORMS

Paid media & social

Reach the right audience.

  • Google Ads
  • Meta
  • LinkedIn
02 / 03 PLATFORMS

Analytics & search insights

Understand the performance.

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Bing Analytics
03 / 02 PLATFORMS

SEO & research

Find the next opportunity.

  • Semrush
  • Ubersuggest
04 / 04 PLATFORMS

Web & commerce

Build the digital experience.

  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Wix
  • Magento
05 / 02 PLATFORMS

CRM & customer systems

Connect marketing and relationships.

  • HubSpot
  • Zoho
06 / 03 PLATFORMS

AI & workflow automation

Make execution more connected.

  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • n8n
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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Different industries.
Fresh perspectives.

Experience with B2B and B2C businesses across industries that move people, serve communities, and shape everyday life.

B2BBusiness to business
B2CBusiness to consumer
11industries
worked with

Movement & travel

  • Logistics
  • Transport
  • Travel

Retail & consumer

  • Retail
  • Fashion
  • Wellness

Spaces & services

  • Home contractors
  • Architecture
  • Engineering

Food & hospitality

  • Restaurant
  • Hospitality

SELECTED WORK

Behind the strategy.
Inside the work.

Campaigns, projects, and case studies—explore the thinking and execution behind the work, all in one place.

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HOW I THINK

Start with the business.
Build from there.

Great marketing is not about doing more. It's about understanding what matters, making the right decisions and turning those decisions into meaningful business outcomes.

01

Business First

I start with the business objective, not the marketing channel. Every strategy, campaign and initiative should connect to a larger commercial goal, whether that's revenue, acquisition, retention or long-term growth.

02

Founder Mindset

Having built and operated businesses, I look beyond marketing metrics. I understand the realities of budgets, resources, customer expectations and execution, and approach decisions with ownership and accountability.

03

Data Driven

Data should guide decisions, not just fill dashboards. I focus on identifying meaningful signals, understanding what influences performance and translating insights into measurable improvements.

RECOGNITION & CREDENTIALS

Learning the craft.
Building the experience.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Google Ads Certified

Platform certification in Google Ads.

Meta Certified

Professional certification from Meta.

YourStoryFEATURED STORY · 17 FEB 2017

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY

From an idea to
a business of my own.

YourStory featured my journey as the founder of GetSetCamp—from a Mumbai camping equipment rental venture to a platform connecting travellers with verified campsites. A story of taking the leap, adapting the business, and building from the ground up.

Read my story on YourStory ↗

LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT’S NEXT

Your next growth challenge.
Let’s explore it together.

For roles, collaborations, and conversations
about digital marketing and growth.

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