Suhani Rungta

Strategist. Storyteller. Brand Builder

Hi, I’m Suhani Rungta - a strategist by mind, athlete by heart, and storyteller by passion.

From breaking national swimming records to breaking through market noise, my journey has been defined by precision, resilience, and creativity. The discipline of sports taught me how to excel under pressure; marketing taught me how to move people.

I specialize in turning consumer insights into impactful brand experiences, campaigns that are equal parts empathy and analytics. Whether it’s full-funnel strategy, high-impact OOH activations, or personal branding for athletes, I bring curiosity, clarity, and creativity to every brief.

My Edge

Master’s in Integrated Marketing at NYU (specializing in strategy, brand, and media)
10+ years of competitive sports discipline as a national swimming medalist
Experience at Ogilvy & Dentsu leading multi-location OOH campaigns
Strategy-first mindset backed by storytelling intuition
Passionate about sports marketing, personal branding & purpose-driven campaigns

“I don’t just make marketing that makes noise.

I make marketing that makes meaning.”

Lap 1: The Dive Discipline starts with water

Growing up in Calcutta, I trained as a national-level swimmer, winning gold at the Nationals and learning discipline, grit, and mental focus early on. Even amid intense training,I was drawn to storytelling curious about how athletes could be positioned as brands. That curiosity led me here: a strategist who thinks like an athlete and feels like a storyteller. This dual mindset fuels my vision, resilient, curious, and always asking “what if?”

Lap 2: The College Lane
Making Waves At SRCC

Growing up in Calcutta, I trained as a national-level swimmer, winning gold at the Nationals and learning discipline, grit, and mental focus early on. Even amid intense training,I was drawn to storytelling curious about how athletes could be positioned as brands. That curiosity led me here: a strategist who thinks like an athlete and feels like a storyteller. This dual mindset fuels my vision, resilient, curious, and always asking “what if?”

June 2025 - April 2026

July 2024 - May 2025

January 2023 - June 2024

Leadership & Impact

As Captain of the SRCC Swimming Team and President of the Sports Committee, I led our team to a championship win and organized a fest for 20,000+ attendees, securing ₹7.5L in sponsorships.

Strategy & Storytelling

As Deputy Secretary of the SRCC Business Conclave, I raised F10L in sponsorships and led the #BeTheFace campaign in partnership with Face Magazine - a bold initiative spotlighting unsung campus heroes. We used campus data, bold visuals, and authentic narratives to spark real engagement.

Recognition & Result

Awarded the SRCC Gold Medal for Finance & Swimming and named Best All-Rounded Student by The Telegraph for excellence in academics, sports, and leadership.

Lap 3: The Training Ground | Internship
Where the Strategy got Real

Ogilvy
Planning & Strategy (June '23 - July '23)

Worked on the launch strategy for Thumbs Energy Drink. Conducted market research using SurveyMonkey and consumer studies. Synthesized insights into strategic recommendations for positioning the brand, honing skills in consumer insight mining and storytelling.

Sony Sports
Digital Performance (August '23 - September '23)

Analyzed campaign data in Google Analytics and HubSpot to refine digital content. My optimizations led to a 5% increase in user engagement. I collaborated on digital initiatives and performance reporting, learning to translate metrics into action.

JSW Sports
Content & SEO (February '23 - June '23)

Worked on the launch strategy for Thumbs Energy Drink. Conducted market research using SurveyMonkey and consumer studies. Synthesized insights into strategic recommendations for positioning the brand, honing skills in consumer insight mining and storytelling.

Lap 4: My Own Lane
Entrepreneurial Dive

Sports Cave

Founder 2021 - 2024

Launched a digital platform spotlighting underrepresented Indian athletes. Led brand narrative, content strategy, SEO, and social media driving 12% engagement growth. Built a community through athlete interviews, club partnerships, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

Key skills

Digital strategy, Project Management, Content Marketing, Leadership.