Senior Vice President (Exernal Engagement) at Ashoka University
📍 Sonipat, Haryana, India
Ali is a seasoned leader with three decades of experience in marketing and strategy for brands like Samsung and Bacardi. As SVP at Ashoka University, he leverages his expertise in brand management and communications. Educated at FMS Delhi and INSEAD, colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, astute, and an invaluable team player.
During his leadership as General Manager of Corporate Marketing, Samsung rose to become India’s number one mobile phone brand by value.
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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President (Exernal Engagement)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Sonipat, Haryana, India
Personality Overview
How Ali shows up
Conviction Driven
Impact-Oriented
Friendly Challenger
They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.
Priorities
Topics Ali cares about
Indian Higher Education
He frequently writes and speaks on panels about the challenges, evolution, and future prospects of the higher education sector in India.
Student Financial Aid
Actively promotes the importance of making education accessible through both need-based and merit-based scholarships, a core focus of his university's mission.
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Career
Work history
7-2025
Senior Vice President (Exernal Engagement)
Ashoka University
4-2016 - 6-2025
Vice President (External Engagement)
Ashoka University
8-2015 - 3-2016
Business Strategy and Marketing Consultant
Self employed
6-2013 - 7-2015
General Manager (Marketing)/Innovation Director (India & Southeast Asia)
Bacardi India Pvt. Ltd.
7-2011 - 5-2013
General Manager (Corporate Marketing) - Mobile & IT Products
SAMSUNG INDIA ELECTRONICS LIMITED
In the press
Media appearances
A Conversation with Ali Imran | Ashoka University | Applications Open. Featured in YouTube
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