Shubhranshu Singh of Tata Motors, Infosys’Sumit Virmani in Forbes 2025 List
Shubhranshu Singh, two Indian marketing leaders of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, and Sumit Virmani of Infosys, both appeared on Infosys’ Sumit Virmani on the 2025 list of the world’s most influential CMOS.
The list was announced at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. The annual list celebrates the great impact of global top marketing leaders through brand innovation, data leadership strategies, cultural relevance and business growth. Virmani ranked 24th and Singh ranked 33rd, an important milestone for Indian marketing professionals on the global stage.
How Sumit Virmani helps shape Infosys into an ethical AI-first brand
Sumit Virmani leads marketing at Infosys worldwide and is recognized for aligning the company’s brand, communications and digital experience with its broader business goals in over 50 countries. According to a Forbes report, Infosys has launched a new brand platform that positions the company as “Ai-First, always ethical,” a bold statement in which AI is rapidly changing the industry and asking questions around trust.
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But he didn’t stop there. Virmani also expanded Infosys’ reach in the sports world through high profile collaborations with ATP and Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team. These collaborations are not only for display, but also equipped with AI-powered fan tools, immersive meta-experiences and content that can enhance Infosys’ technological prospects image.
He also helped strengthen the company’s digital learning platform, Infosys Springboard, by making it a core part of the brand’s story. Now, the platform is seen as a symbol of Infosys’ commitment to Upskilling commitments to regions such as India, Africa and the United States.
How Shubhranshu Singh uses AI and related storytelling to change the image of Tata Motors
At Tata Motors, Shubhranshu Singh has been changing the way commercial vehicles are sold. Instead of a traditional movement, he turned to an ongoing model provided by AI and regional influencers’ meanings and was driven by 11 Indian languages. Supported by the Customer Data Platform, the team has built over 150,000 unique customer profiles, making marketing more personal and effective.
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Singh also turned YouTube into the brand’s main storytelling platform. With the help of local creators, the channel spans millions of subscribers and gains millions of views, bringing emotional value and community connection to the company’s lineup.
Tata Electric Vehicle Department (Tata.ev) is renamed as tata.ev. The move helped the company capture 70% of India’s electric vehicle market. In the fiscal year 2024, the Commercial Vehicle Department also reached revenue growth of more than 11%.
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