Soumya Donkada

Soumya Donkada is a seasoned business leader in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector with over 10 years of experience in product development, brand management, data-driven marketing, and digital commerce.

With a keen focus on creating purpose-led brands and introducing new products that resonate with consumers, Soumya has showcased deep expertise in strategizing consumer-centric approaches in various countries including the US, India, Brazil, France, UK, and China. Her international exposure spans 3 continents, having worked in Unilever's Mumbai, London, Paris, and New York offices.

Passionate about data-driven marketing, innovation, and agile methodologies, Soumya has a proven track record of driving transformations and restructuring businesses and brands. She excels in mobilizing cross-functional teams globally and locally.

Currently, Soumya is actively involved in incubating new brands as the Co-Founder of Emerge brand and spearheading data and digital commerce initiatives for a diverse portfolio of businesses valued at $2 billion.

Her educational background includes earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and completing programs at prestigious institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Wharton School, and Cannes Lions School.

Throughout her career, Soumya has held key roles at reputable organizations, such as Head of eCom (Hair/Sundial) and Co-Founder of Emerge at Unilever. She has also contributed her expertise as an Independent Consultant specializing in Artificial Intelligence at Microsoft. Prior to this, Soumya held positions including Business Leader for Innovation & Strategy, Global Marketing Manager for Dove Purpose & Real Beauty campaigns, and Senior Brand Manager for Dove at Unilever.