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    Gaurav Kakkar

    Business lead -Marketing & E-commerce

    Gaurav Kakkar is a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry, currently serving as the Lead - Digital Marketing at HCL America, Inc.2 He has an extensive background in digital marketing, particularly within the HCL Technologies ecosystem.

    Professional Background

    Gaurav Kakkar previously held the position of Global Digital Marketing head at HCL Technologies, a $7.4 billion global IT company.1 In this role, he was responsible for:

    • Managing digital platforms
    • Conceptualizing and executing global brand awareness campaigns
    • Driving online demand generation
    • Aligning digital strategies closely with business objectives

    Achievements

    Under Kakkar's leadership, the Digital Marketing team at HCL Technologies has achieved significant milestones:

    • Generated over $1 billion in funnel through online channels, SEO, and paid media1
    • Won more than 100 industry awards, including ITSMA, Forrester Groundswell, and DMA International ECHO1
    • Secured the 2017 ITSMA Diamond award for "Transforming Marketing for Digital Leadership"1
    • Revamped the company website, resulting in a web lead funnel worth $1.2 billion within one year1
    • Increased average time spent on the website by 42% through personalization1
    • Achieved the #1 position in content marketing score in the European Union region for Large Enterprise BDM audience among peers, as recognized by LinkedIn1

    Recognition and Expertise

    Gaurav Kakkar is recognized for his expertise in digital marketing:

    • Named among the top 100 Digital Marketers by Paul Writer & PluralSight1
    • Co-authored the book "You are the key – unlocking doors through Social Selling," which became a bestseller on Amazon India and WH Smith1
    • Developed various Digital Marketing propositions, including a Digital Marketing maturity framework used by global companies1

    Education

    Kakkar's LinkedIn profile indicates that he received his education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.4

    Gaurav Kakkar's LinkedIn username is indeed gauravkakkar82, as mentioned in the query.34

    Highlights

    Nov 16 · digitalvidya.com
    Interview With Gaurav Kakkar, HCL Technologies, Lead - Digital Vidya
    Apr 4 · tapmi.edu.in
    Mr. Gaurav Kakkar: Head, Digital Marketing, HCL Technologies
    Mr. Gaurav Kakkar: Head, Digital Marketing, HCL Technologies
    Guest Lecture by Mr. Gaurav Kakkar, Head- Digital Marketing, HCL ...

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    Location

    Greater Chicago Area