asif shakeel (@asif-shakeel)

asif shakeel

Founder at Kickhead

Noida, India
https://www.kick-head.com

Founder Partner at Kickhead
Strategist | Storyteller | Designer

With over 24 years of experience at global powerhouses like GroupM, Dentsu, JWT, and Ogilvy, I’ve crafted impactful marketing solutions across diverse industries—from automobiles to FMCG, financial services to consumer electronics.

As the founder of Kickhead, I’ve helped startups and SMBs transform their visions into reality through business consulting, brand identity, and digital communication.

At Kickhead, we challenge the status quo, blending strategy, creativity, design, and innovation to help emerging brands grow from X to 10X with authentic imagination.

Beyond building brands, I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring Gen Z and millennials, equipping them to navigate careers with creativity and purpose.

In the fast-paced business jungle, we don’t follow trends,we create them. Guided by the mantra “slow is smooth, and smooth is fast,” we unlock bold possibilities for brands ready to leap forward.

Let’s kickstart your next big idea. When I’m not building brands, I’m exploring food, films, and spoken words—fuel for my creative fire.

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