People, History & Accolades

Manjunatha KG, is a veteran with 30 years of experience in technology and product management. He has had a strong management career providing leadership and building client value in the Enterprise IS, Software Products, Internet and e-commerce areas.

He brings together entrepreneurial drive and vision with exceptional technology know-how to launch new products, build new competencies and penetrate lucrative market niches. Equipped with his vast experience of serving various industries with superior Digital Marketing technology development, he founded Kenscio in 2010.

Under his leadership, Kenscio has built several innovative products and services which have won multiple marketing awards (including two consecutive awards for Best Innovation by Direct Marketing Association of India-DMAi, and Best Email Marketing Campaign award at 9th India Digital Summit, 2015 conferred by Internet & Mobile Association of India, IAMAI).

A rank holder in BE Electronics from Bangalore university, Manjunatha has done his M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Madras and a one year senior management program from IIM Kolkata. 

Dan brings 35+ years of service in global operations and senior IT leadership for MNC’s and start-ups across 4 continents. “Excellence delivered” is the key. Dan has served in Senior Management roles in global operations and technology over 35 years.

Dan has served in Senior Management roles in global operations and technology over 35 years across 4 continents.

In addition to corporate management in MNC’s, Dan has experienced the hardships, successes and joys of entrepreneurship, plus the responsibility of serving on a variety of Boards. His involvement in all aspects of business saw Dan design complex software solutions; drive ERP implementations; and lead large, distributed teams (call centers and IT personnel, onshore and offshore).

His years of detailed operational experience amplify the value of the strategic guidance he exudes today. Dan is currently based in Toronto, Canada.

K Vaitheeswaran, also known as the “father of e-commerce in India” is a serial retail entrepreneur and an internet industry veteran who pioneered the e-commerce industry in India when he co-founded India’s first internet retail company Fabmart.com (later rebranded Indiaplaza.com) in 1999.

In 2001 he co-founded Fabmall – India’s first integrated offline and online retail company. While Fabmall.com was the leading Indian internet retailer, the Fabmall chain of grocery stores went on to become a leading brand in the Indian organized retail industry and was subsequently acquired by the Aditya Birla Group and later re-branded as the More chain of stores.

K Vaitheeswaran has advised global brands like Deloitte, Diageo and the Tata group in their digital, retail and e-commerce initiatives. He is well known in the Indian startup scene and invests into, mentors and advises several technology and consumer start-ups.

K Vaitheeswaran is a regular speaker on entrepreneurship, retail, internet, e-commerce, digital and consumer marketing related subjects at various industry forums and leading educational institutes including the IITs, IIMs across India. He writes columns on key issues concerning startups and entrepreneurship. He served on the CII National Committee for Marketing for the period 2012-13, is a charter member of TiE Bangalore, a committee member of the retail group at TiE Bangalore and served on the e-commerce committees of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), IAMAI (Internet & Mobile association of India) and the RAI (Retail association of India). He is also a resource member of the NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network). Vaitheeswaran is also a passionate supporter for #Net Neutrality and #Savetheinternet.

He is a voracious reader, keen sports enthusiast and follows the fortunes of the Indian cricket team very closely. He lives in Bangalore with his wife and son and tweets @vaitheek

Amit started his career 20 years ago. Over the years he has held various roles for Mahindra Group, SIFY B2B Portals and SIFY e-Business before venturing out on his own.

His strong management and customer facing background provided scope for developing his skills in areas of offline and digital marketing solutions.

At Kenscio, Amit heads the Client Success deliverable and leads the teams towards achieving it. With a role that encompasses Partnerships, Outsourced Services, Account Management and Project Management, he is a team player who’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and do the job - because it needs to be done!

Hemal heads the Mumbai office as the Director - Data Services. He brings 15 Years of experience in CRM, Loyalty, Database Marketing, Direct Marketing, Letter Shop Management, etc. which evolved into Digital Direct.

He has worked with organizations such as JWT, Rapp India & Jasubhai Digital Media, building highly effective Digital interventions with an objective of Retention and Engagement. Conceived, Implement and Executed various Customer Loyalty Programs for brands including MotilalOswal, Fedex, Exide, HPCL, Pantaloons etc.

Under his leadership, Kenscio has built several innovative products and services which have won multiple marketing awards (including two consecutive awards for Best Innovation by Direct Marketing Association of India-DMAi, and Best Email Marketing Campaign award at 9th India Digital Summit, 2015 conferred by Internet & Mobile Association of India, IAMAI).

At Kenscio, Hemal enables clients to make better, data-driven decisions and helps them make the most out of their Digital Direct Marketing efforts.