Bengaluru: KLAY Preschools, an early childhood education and care provider in India, has appointed Sudarshan Swaminathan as Vice President – Marketing. The appointment comes as the organisation looks to strengthen its brand leadership, deepen engagement with parents and support the next phase of business growth across markets.
In his new role, Swaminathan will lead KLAY’s overall marketing strategy, focusing on enhancing brand salience, expanding digital and consumer outreach, strengthening parent engagement and supporting the company’s growth plans. The appointment reflects KLAY’s continued investment in building a trusted brand for modern Indian families while reinforcing the importance of quality early childhood education.
Swaminathan brings experience across brand building, business growth and strategic marketing. He holds a Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in General Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad.
Prior to joining KLAY, he held senior marketing leadership roles at VIVO and iQOO, where he led brand strategy, consumer engagement and growth initiatives in competitive consumer markets. Earlier, he spent nearly six years at Unilever across sales and marketing functions, gaining expertise in consumer insights, portfolio growth and go-to-market strategy.
Speaking about his appointment, Sudarshan Swaminathan, Vice President Marketing, KLAY, said, “I am excited to join KLAY at a time when the importance of the early years is receiving the attention it truly deserves. KLAY has built deep trust with parents by creating safe, nurturing, and enriching environments for children during the most formative stage of their lives. I look forward to strengthening the brand further, deepening our connection with families, and helping take KLAY’s mission to many more parents and children across India.”
Commenting on the appointment, Abhishek Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, KLAY, said, “KLAY is building far more than a preschool brand – we are building a trusted partner for families in the years that matter most. Sudarshan brings a strong combination of strategic marketing expertise, consumer understanding, and growth orientation that will be invaluable as we scale our next phase. We are delighted to welcome him to the leadership team and are confident he will play a pivotal role in strengthening KLAY’s brand and impact.”
KLAY said the appointment marks another step in its growth journey as it continues to invest in leadership, brand building and innovation to serve families across India with high-quality early childhood education and care.
