Abhinav Vagal is a distinguished marketing strategist and currently serves as the Managing Partner – AOR Lead at Publicis Vietnam, where he leads integrated media strategy for L’Oréal, one of the world’s foremost FMCG beauty giants. With over 15 years of rich cross-market experience spanning in India, The Philippines, and Vietnam, Abhinav began his career with Mondelez India in 2010 and has since played a pivotal role in shaping media strategies for several globally renowned FMCG brands.

During his transformative tenure at Nestlé Philippines, he was recognized as a “Step Change Pioneer” for spearheading digital innovation and driving a remarkable performance trajectory earning 17 industry awards in the process. Renowned for his ability to craft clutter-breaking strategies and lead industry-first innovations, Abhinav combines deep consumer insight with agile, full-funnel execution to deliver sustained business impact.

A passionate mentor and forward-thinking leader, he is deeply committed to talent development and has been instrumental in driving strategic platform partnerships and global learning agendas. Abhinav holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies, specializing in Marketing and International Finance, from Mumbai University. His sharp strategic mindset, paired with strong commercial acumen, positions him as a compelling force in the evolving landscape of modern marketing.