Samsung India appoints Shirish Agarwal as Mobile Experience Marketing Head: A look at his illustrious carrer

Shirish Agarwal has been promoted to Head of Marketing for Samsung India’s Mobile eXperience (MX) business, overseeing marketing strategy for smartphones, tablets, and wearables. He is returning for a second stint at Samsung, having rejoined in August 2023 as Director of Marketing after nearly three years in the role. Previously, he spent close to a decade at Samsung as Deputy General Manager Marketing, supporting brand relevance during rapid technological change. The role faces challenges from supply-chain disruptions, chip shortages, and rising memory prices. Marketing now requires sharper storytelling, stronger brand identity, and seamless digital experiences for Gen-Z audiences that do not respond to celebrity endorsements and traditional product launches. His prior experience includes Panasonic India, HP, Times Internet, and CyberMedia.

"Samsung India has strengthened its leadership team by promoting Shirish Agarwal to Head of Marketing for its Mobile eXperience (MX) business. He will now oversee marketing strategy for smartphones, tablets, and wearables in the country. This is Agarwal's second stint at Samsung India. He rejoined the company in August 2023 as Director of Marketing and has spent nearly three years in his current tenure powering the company through a fiercely competitive Indian market."

"Earlier, he worked at Samsung for close to a decade as Deputy General Manager Marketing, helping the brand maintain relevance during periods of rapid technological change. His new stint brings bigger challenges as the industry is dealing with global issues such as supply-chain disruptions, chip shortages, and a significant increase in memory prices. Today's marketing needs are quite different, especially given that the Gen-Z audience fails to connect with celebrity endorsements and traditional product launches."

"The audience now seeks sharper storytelling, stronger brand identity, and seamless digital experiences. Agarwal, with his decade-long experience at Samsung, will be instrumental in reinforcing these pillars. Between his two Samsung chapters, Agarwal served at Panasonic India as Head of Marketing Communication and Brand from 2019 to 2023. There, he reshaped consumer outreach and modernised brand positioning."

"He has also held leadership roles at HP, Times Internet, and CyberMedia, giving him a rare edge of being at the cusp of technology, digital media, and advertising. Agarwal's experience across multinational companies and media-driven campaigns positions him well to balance global narratives with local consumer sentiment. Samsung's Mobile Experience division has built massive trust among users over the years with its reliable products and services."

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