A Global Room of Distinct Voices

An invitation-only collective where the most influential CMOs convene to shape the future of customer-centric enterprise.

Convened with

Marketing leaders gathered at the fourth Circle, Bengaluru

A Note of Gratitude

Friday, 3 July 2026

ITC Windsor, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru

Theme: Community-Led Growth in Digital Economies

The fourth Circle brought together marketing leaders to explore one of the most defining shifts in today's digital landscape: community is no longer just an engagement strategy, but a catalyst for sustainable growth. The conversations reflected diverse perspectives, practical experiences, and honest discussions around how brands can build trust, foster advocacy, and create lasting value through communities.

Our heartfelt thanks to every leader who joined the Circle and contributed to these meaningful conversations. More reflections and key takeaways from the evening will follow in the coming days. Stay tuned.

If you're interested in participating or collaborating, reach out to us: TheCMOcircle@verbinden.ai

Voices in the Circle

A curated group of senior marketing leaders, brought together for perspectives and reflections.

Arpita Sengupta

Deepthi Nagarajan

Gaurav Goel

Madhumita Phukan

Manu Shankar Das

Meenu Bagla

Paridhi Gupta

Rahul Malhotra

Saibal Biswas

Shalini Rao

Shawn Chandy

Shruti Kaushik Agrawal

Varun Oberoi

TheCMOcircle: An Exclusive Enclave

TheCMOcircle is not a conference. It is not a forum. It is a curated collective of the most accomplished marketing leaders. A space where only the finest minds in customer strategy, brand transformation, and growth leadership gather.

We believe the most consequential conversations happen in intimate, trust-rich settings. TheCMOcircle brings together a select cohort of CMOs whose organizations command market relevance, whose leadership defines industry standards, and whose vision shapes the future of marketing.

This is where the best of the best convene to exchange unfiltered insights, challenge conventional thinking, and forge the strategic partnerships that move markets.

The Edge of CMOcircle

Uncompromising Exclusivity

Each member is vetted for market relevance, strategic impact, and thought leadership. No exceptions.

Confidential, Peer-Led Mastery

Every conversation is held in absolute confidence. There are no vendors, no pitches, no agenda beyond the collective intelligence in the room.

Access to Rarified Thinking

Engage with CMOs steering billion-dollar brands, scaling emerging ecosystems, and redefining customer experience at the highest levels.

Strategic Network of Consequence

These connections transcend the event. They become trusted sounding boards, strategic advisors, and partners in shaping the future of marketing.

The Founding Convenors

Shubhii Agarawal

Co-Founder & COO, Locobuzz

Shubhii Agarwal is the Co-Founder and COO of Locobuzz, overseeing client success, strategic alliances, and platform growth in AI-led digital customer experience. A Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Stanford Seed Program graduate, she brings a proven track record of building scalable, high-impact ecosystems.

Vinay Kumar Jagadeesh

Co-Founder & CEO, Verbinden

Vinay Kumar Jagadeesh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Verbinden and a Stanford GSB alumnus. He partners with B2B technology companies across cloud, security, and enterprise domains to drive growth through digital strategy, product positioning, and execution at scale.

Intimate. Curated. Uncompromising.

The Gathering

Handpicked CMOs with the caliber of strategic thinking. Small enough for authentic dialogue. Large enough for transformative perspectives.

The Conversations

Explore the future of AI in marketing strategy, build customer intimacy at scale, and leverage MarTech as a true competitive advantage.

The Outcomes

Every session yields tangible insights that shape how member organizations approach growth, technology, and customer engagement.

The Environment

Curated venues. Refined hospitality. An atmosphere designed for serious, substantive engagement among equals.

A Global Circle of Influence

TheCMOcircle convenes marketing leaders to engage with the complexities of the role as it exists today. It explores critical questions that don’t have easy answers. It is not a stage for polished viewpoints, but a space for candid dialogue, where ideas are examined, challenged, and refined through collective thinking.