Naveen Vadakkan has been appointed as Vice President – Growth at Social Beat, part of Cheil Worldwide, bringing with him over 14 years of expertise in business development, sales strategy, and technology consulting. With a career spanning across leading digital marketing agencies and technology firms, Naveen has consistently delivered growth by helping brands expand into new markets and scale their services and products. At Social Beat, he will focus on driving client partnerships and accelerating growth across key markets in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Prior to his appointment at Social Beat, Naveen was associated with LS Digital Group for over three years, where he rose to the position of Deputy Vice President – Growth after successfully leading business development as Associate Vice President. His earlier experience includes serving as Associate Director of Business Development at FCB Kinnect, where he played a vital role in driving client acquisition and strategic growth initiatives. He has also held leadership roles at Ethinos Digital Marketing, where he spearheaded award-winning digital campaigns, and IndiBlogger, where he led large-scale blogging and influencer-driven marketing initiatives.
Naveen’s career also includes key stints with Germin8, where he developed business relationships with top agencies and brands, and Directi, where he managed enterprise sales and account growth. From his early days of building client strategies and market expansion to leading growth mandates at digital-first agencies, Naveen has established himself as a strong growth leader with a proven ability to deliver results in highly competitive industries.
Beyond his professional achievements, Naveen is passionate about road trips and has travelled over two lakh kilometres across more than 15 states in India, reflecting his love for exploration and new experiences. His appointment at Social Beat marks a new chapter in his journey of helping brands win online, leveraging both his extensive industry expertise and his drive for innovation.