Mumbai: Eggfirst, a leading integrated marketing agency with a stronghold in semi-urban and rural India, has appointed Gayatri Gogate as its Chief Operating Officer. With over two decades of cross-industry leadership experience across advertising, retail, marketing strategy, and entrepreneurship, Gayatri brings a rare combination of strategic vision and operational expertise to the role.
Prior to joining Eggfirst, Gayatri held senior leadership roles at marquee organizations such as Leo Burnett, TBWA, McDonald’s India, and Nykaa. She is also the co-founder of Spice Story, a high-growth FMCG brand that garnered national attention following its appearance on Shark Tank India.
In her new role as COO, Gayatri will work closely with the leadership team to scale operations, deepen client relationships, and lead business transformation initiatives as the agency positions itself for accelerated growth.
Ravi Banka, Founder & CEO of Eggfirst, commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome Gayatri to the Eggfirst family. Her wealth of experience across brand building, team leadership, and entrepreneurship makes her a perfect fit for this role. We look forward to her playing a pivotal role in sharpening our operations and accelerating our journey.”
Expressing her enthusiasm, Gayatri Gogate said: “I’m excited to join a team that is passionate, purpose-driven, and deeply committed to delivering impact. Eggfirst has built a strong foundation, and I look forward to building on that with fresh momentum, operational clarity, and a culture of partnership and performance.”
The appointment underscores Eggfirst’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench and delivering value-driven, insight-led solutions to brands across India.
Recognized as a pioneer in semi-urban and rural advertising, Eggfirst has consistently set industry benchmarks with innovative, impactful campaigns, the agency has partnered with celebrated icons including Amitabh Bachchan, MS Dhoni, Anil Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Vicky Kaushal, and Sonu Sood—reinforcing its role as a trusted partner to brands seeking meaningful engagement across Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural markets.
