Akshay Gurnani, Co-Founder and CEO of Schbang, has announced his departure after a remarkable decade at the creative and technology transformation company.
Since its inception in 2015, Akshay, alongside his fellow co-founders, built Schbang with the vision of reshaping the marketing landscape and offering innovative solutions. With his steadfast commitment and leadership, he helped grow the company into one of the most prominent creative agencies globally. Today, Schbang employs over 1,100 individuals across Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, London, and Amsterdam, serving over 200 brands worldwide.
When asked about his decision, Akshay shared, “The last 10 years have been incredibly enriching, both in the relationships I’ve built with clients & team members and in the learning I’ve gathered along the way. I’m immensely proud of the body of work I’ve created and the scale the agency has reached today. However, it’s now time for me to take on a new challenge, one that allows me to focus on driving business effectiveness for brands and agencies on a hyper-growth trajectory in India & UAE.”
Akshay also emphasised the importance of adapting to changing business landscapes, saying, “As business landscapes evolve and consumer behaviors shift, client needs are changing rapidly. My focus is on eliminating redundancies and prioritizing services that deliver business value. Digital transformation isn’t just about technology—it requires a deep understanding of a client’s business and a partnership-driven approach to drive meaningful change. Having spent countless hours understanding client businesses, I’ve identified key inflection points where inefficiencies arise. Client success for me would entail going beyond vanity metrics, diving deeper into their digital transformation journey to help them achieve sharper outcomes, powered by the right human resources, media and technology.”
During his tenure, Schbang executed award-winning campaigns for major brands including Pidilite, Perfetti, Godrej Consumer Products, Tata Consumer, L'Oreal Group, Finolex Pipes, Ashok Leyland, Crompton, Castrol, Baskin Robbins, Philips, and many others. Akshay’s achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including multiple 30 Under 30 Awards and a spot among India’s Top 50 Content Marketing Professionals.
With expertise in digital marketing, creative, media, technology, and AI, Akshay has played a crucial role in transforming businesses for numerous Fortune 500 brands in India.
Gurnani announced his exit via his LinkedIn post.
