FNP (Ferns N Petals), India’s most preferred gifting brand, has announced the appointment of Avi Kumar as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In his new role, Avi Kumar will be responsible for expanding and strengthening FNP’s market presence and leadership within the gifting industry, both in India and internationally. He will lead the company’s marketing strategies, driving the next phase of growth and innovation by enhancing engagement and penetration in key consumer segments.
As CMO, Avi will also contribute to expanding marketplaces and core categories such as flowers, gourmet, gifts, and personalized products while spearheading the introduction of new product lines. His focus will be on achieving ambitious revenue targets, increasing profitability, and optimizing the marketing budget to ensure maximum return on investment.
Pawan Gadia, Global CEO Director at FNP, said,“WearethrilledtohaveAvionboard.Heisadistinguishedmarketingleaderknownforhis exceptionalabilitytotransformdataintoactionableconsumerinsightsandstrategiesthat lead to success. Avi’s deep market understanding aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptionalcustomerexperiences.Weareconfidenthisleadershipwillhelpusstrengthen FNP’spositionandexpandourreachglobally.”
Avi Kumar, FNP’s Chief Marketing Officer, said, “IamthrilledtojoinFNPatsuchapivotalmomentinitsjourney.FNP’sstronglegacyof innovationandcustomer-centricityistrulyinspiring,andIamexcitedtocontributetoits ongoingsuccess.Leveragingcutting-edgetechnologyanddata-driveninsights,Ilook forward to working with the talented team to advance the brand’s position and achieve new milestones.Ourgoalistodeliverexceptionalvaluetoourcustomersanddrivesustainablegrowth, ensuringFNPremainsaleaderinoccasionretail.Withastrategicfocusone-commerceand digitaltransformation,weaimtosetnewstandardsintheindustry.”
Avibringsrichexperienceinmarketingandbrandmanagement,withexpertiseinmarketing technologies, content creation, consumer insights, and brand development. He has held senior leadership positions at top-tier companies such as coto, IGP.com, Zee5, and Big FM, where he consistently delivered accelerated business growth through innovative, data-driven strategies.
Avi’s expertise has been acknowledged with prestigious accolades, including being named the Top 30 CMO by IAMAI and the Top 40 CMO in 2019. Avi’s prowess as a marketing professional was further recognized when he was named Marketing Professional of the Year by ACEF, South Asia. His innovative campaigns have garnered awards at illustrious platforms such as the New York Festivals, Emvies, DMAi, ET-brand excellence, IRF, and Golden Mikes.