Bert Labs has promoted Bhavana M as its new Co – Founder. She previously worked as Executive Director and Chief Growth Officer at the company.
Announcing the new role on her LinkedIn handle, Bhavana expressed, “#Notaprilsfoolday As the new financial year begins, am super elated to announce that I am taking up a new responsibility as the Co-Founder of Bert Labs. Thank you Rohit Kochar, for this opportunity, which I would have never been able to pursue in my corporate career. The opportunity to build something, to make a greener planet, to generate #highskilled #employment across the world, to train people on advanced technologies like #artificialintelligence #ai #lot #semiconductors and change lives not only of individuals but families as well. Here’s to creating a truly global research and innovation company from India. Thank you to all the past and current #Bert, who have made this journey worth it.”
Bhavana has been associated with Bert Labs since 2021, where she has served different roles before designated as Co-Founder. Prior to this, she worked for RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group as VP and Head of Media and Digital between 2019 and 2021. She was also positioned as Regional Head – Media, Digital and Communication at Reckitt from 2016 to 2019. Bhavana also served in leadership roles at GSK Consumer Healthcare India from 2010 to 2016. Before joining GSK, she worked for Accenture as Manager Consulting Service between 2007 and 2009.
Prior to her tenure with Accenture, Bhavana associated with Cheil Communications as Media Director from 2004 to 2007. Previous to this, she also worked for esteemed organizations including Initiative, Maxus Global, GroupM, UM Worldwide and Saatchi & Saatchi between 1998 and 2004.
With over 23 years of experience in marketing, media, and digital, Bhavana brings with her a deep understanding of consumers and markets, and a passion for innovation and sustainability for her role.