Akshay Bhatla Joins Grapes as Vice President of Growth

Akshay Bhatla has been appointed vice president of growth for SEO and organic verticals at Grapes, an integrated communication agency. He will lead the organic vertical at Grapes, managing a wide range of operations across several regions, including SEO, ASO, ORM, CRM, and Advanced Analytics. His direction will be essential to accelerating the growth of Grapes’ organic department.

Grapes onboard Akshay Bhatla as VP of Growth

With over ten years of experience, Akshay most recently held the position of vice president of growth and marketing at EQL Fintech, where he oversaw product marketing, user acquisition and retention, digital marketing, and other areas. He had previously worked with a number of well-known companies, including Times Internet, Meesho, Zee Media, Dainik Bhaskar, and Augnito. In his role as vice president of growth, he will be in charge of the SEO and organic strategy, coordinate numerous projects, and utilize his digital skills to help Grapes grow.

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Here’s what they said

Shradha Agarwal, Founder and CEO, Grapes commented,

“In today’s landscape, digital offers multiple services bringing from Tech, SEO, Growth, Creative, PR and it’s challenging to streamline the process in same growth. Whereas, clients seek a one-stop solution that comprehensively understands these services and seamlessly integrates them to develop a robust long-term strategy. With Akshay Bhatla on board, we aim to establish multiple strong verticals capable of leading each client’s specific priorities, while being connected to the overall brand and business objective, remaining aligned with the overarching strategic marketing approach that grapes offer.”

Akshay Bhatla, Vice President – Growth, Grapes said,

“I am honored to be a part of such a great organization. Grapes has been integral in blazing the digital marketing trail for the industry on a large scale, and it’s incredibly exciting to be a part of this team. As I take this opportunity to deliver winning growth strategies that enrich the customer experience across the board, I look forward to cherishing this industry-leading work as head of SEO and other organic channels.”

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