MUMBAI: The Dr in Dr Mukul Jain’s name is because he has completed his Ph.D in information technology working for his thesis between 2011-2018, showing his degree of patience in getting it. The degree is in the past now for Dr Mukul has joined Seoul-headquartered HS AD, an LG Electronics affiliated global ad agency as its digital head of strategy & operations. He will be based in Noida.
Dr Mukul’s last posting was in AGL Hakuhodo where he rose from group head in March 2021 to account director in April 2022 and to director - account management & marketing strategy in April 2024. Whilst at AGL Hakuhodo he managed accounts like Startup India, Indian Airforce, Alliance Air, and others.
Prior to that he spent a year as a client servicing director at Crayons Advertising (Jan -Dec 2020), almost five years at Internet Moguls as head of digital marketing and a good seven years and some months as a research associate at the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology from where he also completed his Phd.
He has had brief stints with the Asian Business School as an assistant professor (Apr 2013-Jun 2014); GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research as an assistant professor (Jun 2012-March 2013); as a business analyst at Google (Jan 2011-Jun 2011).
Dr Mukul has other educational credits to his name: an MBA in business management, marketing and related support services and a B. Tech in electrical, electronics and communications engineering.
He considers himself a dynamic marketing strategist, a digital transformation leader and a growth architect. He also is a start up investor.
“With over 14 years of experience, I’ve partnered with leading global brands, driving growth and enhancing visibility through strategic marketing initiatives, says Dr Mukul. “ My expertise spans digital marketing, brand strategy, public procurement, and project management, with a proven track record of delivering measurable results for clients like the Indian Air Force, Thai Airways, Startup India, Bira, Alliance Air, ITDC, Ministry of Shipping, MP Tourism, Leela Hotels.”
