Hudle has appointed Nikhil Gulati as Vice President – Marketing & Growth, as the sports-tech platform sharpens its focus on accelerating brand visibility, user acquisition, and long-term retention.
In his new role, Gulati will lead the company’s overall marketing and growth agenda, with a strong focus on building the Hudle brand, driving community-led growth, and scaling strategic brand partnerships. He will also be responsible for strengthening both acquisition and retention efforts as Hudle continues to expand its footprint in India’s growing sports and active lifestyle ecosystem.
Hudle has been positioning itself as a key platform for sports enthusiasts to discover and book sports venues and activities, and Gulati’s appointment comes at a time when the company is looking to deepen engagement and strengthen its leadership in the category.
Gulati brings more than 13 years of experience across marketing, brand building, and growth strategy in both consumer and technology-driven businesses. Before joining Hudle, he served as Marketing Director at MobiKwik, where he led integrated marketing initiatives and worked on strengthening the fintech company’s consumer brand.
Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Reliance Retail for its innerwear and lingerie brand Clovia, as well as at Cars24, where he worked on large-scale brand campaigns, performance marketing, and customer growth initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Gulati also founded his own advertising agency, Game Changers, which he built from the ground up. Through the agency, he led campaigns and brand work for companies such as Bajaj Auto, JSW Steel, and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India.
With Gulati joining the leadership team, Hudle is expected to further strengthen its marketing capabilities and community-driven growth strategy as it looks to build a stronger presence in India’s rapidly expanding sports participation and fitness market.