Group Head – Strategy

Group Head – StrategyRole OverviewAs Group Head – Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how brands grow, compete, and show up in the market. Sitting at the intersection of business, creativity, and consumer insight, this role goes beyond responding to briefs — it’s about defining the problems worth solving and setting the strategic direction for multiple businesses.You will lead end-to-end strategy, guiding a team of planners while working closely with creative and business stakeholders to translate thinking into impactful work. From refining existing brand narratives to building new ones, you will ensure consistency, clarity, and relevance across everything we put out.This role demands a strong point of view, the ability to simplify complexity, and the confidence to operate in ambiguity. You will also play a key role in driving growth, contributing to new business opportunities, and elevating the overall strategic standard of the organizationRoles & ResponsibilitiesOwn strategy for a set of businesses end to endLead and mentor a small team of strategistsHandle and evolve existing brand strategy, ensuring consistency and progressionTurn vague client asks into clear, sharp problem statementsBuild insightful, persuasive narratives that drive both client decisions and creative outputWork closely with creative and business teams to ensure thinking translates into impactful workBring cultural, consumer, and commercial perspectives together seamlesslyContribute to new business and growth conversationsRequirements5–7 years in strategy/planning across agency or brandStrong thinking skills with a clear, confident point of viewAbility to simplify complexity and focus on what mattersComfort operating in ambiguity and fast-moving environmentsOwnership mindset — you don’t wait to be told, you define directionStrong stakeholder management across clients and internal teamsWhy this roleHigh ownership, real influence, and the chance to build and shape brands, not just work on them.Please note: This is on-site role based in Mumbai (Marol)

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