Mumbai: Shubhranshu Singh, Chief Marketing Officer of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, has been named to the Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs List for 2025, unveiled during the ongoing Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. This coveted recognition places Singh among the world’s most impactful marketing leaders, celebrated for redefining the modern CMO’s role through brand innovation, data-led strategy, and cultural relevance.
The annual Forbes list is determined through a rigorous evaluation of digital engagement, campaign effectiveness, brand and community resonance, media visibility, and business impact. Singh’s inclusion marks a significant acknowledgment of his transformative leadership at Tata Motors, where he has spearheaded initiatives that align brand purpose with national priorities and business growth.
Known as a stalwart marketeer, columnist, and thought leader, Singh has consistently demonstrated the ability to connect business goals with societal narratives. Under his stewardship, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles has strengthened its brand equity by driving future-ready campaigns rooted in cultural insight and category leadership.
“Being named to the Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs List is more than an accolade—it is a recognition of marketing’s evolving role as a driver of business value, social relevance, and global reputation,” the announcement stated. “CMOs on this list are not only architects of brand strategy but also leaders who influence culture, champion innovation, and create lasting business impact across industries and geographies.”
Over the past decade, the Forbes list has recognized iconic marketing leaders including William White (Walmart), Lorraine Twohill (Google), Carla Hassan (JPMorgan Chase), Manolo Arroyo (Coca-Cola), Asmita Dubey (L’Oréal), and Tariq Hassan (McDonald’s), among others.
In another milestone this week, Singh was appointed to the inaugural board of the Effie LIONS Foundation, a global not-for-profit apex marketing organization based in New York. The foundation aims to educate and empower the next generation of marketing talent, with a particular focus on underrepresented communities.
As a member of the Board of Directors, Singh will play a pivotal role in helping shape the future of the marketing industry. He will “have a voice in shaping the marketing industry’s future talent” and “help ensure that the marketing industry attracts the diverse talent needed for its future success.”
With this dual recognition—by both Forbes and the Effie LIONS Foundation—Shubhranshu Singh continues to lead from the front, exemplifying the values of innovation, purpose, and inclusivity in marketing leadership.
