About me

15+ years of building brands that move.

A marketing leader specialising in automotive — blending strategy, storytelling and flawless execution across the Gulf.

Shelin Chacko presenting at a Motorcity Hino event

With over 15+ years of experience in marketing and corporate branding, I specialise in developing and executing comprehensive strategies that enhance brand visibility and drive business growth.

At Motor City (Ebrahim K. Kanoo) in Bahrain, I manage a multi-brand automotive portfolio under a single integrated structure — leading advertising, event management, and market analysis, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns for renowned brands including ISUZU, HINO, CMC, Maxus, Marshall, Fassi, Daewoo, XCMG, Hyundai construction equipment, and material handling.

My role spans social, digital and radio campaigns, competitor analysis, and optimising marketing efforts to align with business objectives — always with a storyteller's eye and a strategist's discipline.

11+

Years in marketing & branding

15+

Automotive brands managed

360°

Integrated campaign delivery

9+

Facility & Product Launches

Experience

Career journey.

Motor City — Bahrain logo

Sep 2024 – Present

Motor City — Bahrain

ISUZU logoHino logoCMC logoManitou logoFassi logoMaxus logoDaewoo Trucks logoHD Hyundai Material Handling logo

Assistant Marketing Manager

I lead end-to-end marketing strategy and execution for Motor City, managing a brand automotive portfolio under a unified structure aligned with group-level business objectives, driving brand growth, customer acquisition, and revenue performance. Define and execute portfolio-wide marketing strategies across passenger and commercial vehicle brands, ensuring alignment with overall business and revenue goals Partner with senior leadership, brand principals, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive structured planning, alignment, and execution excellence Lead the successful launch, positioning, and market establishment of brands including Jetour, iCAUR, CMC, and Fassi, from entry to sustained growth Strengthen brand equity and competitive positioning through differentiated messaging, product-market alignment, and consistent brand storytelling Own and optimize the full marketing funnel, improving lead quality, conversion rates, and overall return on marketing investment Build and scale robust CRM ecosystems, customer databases, and digital customer journeys, including seamless online booking and lead management systems Spearhead integrated 360° marketing and advertising campaigns across digital, traditional, and on-ground channels Drive data-backed decision-making through continuous performance analysis, A/B testing, and optimization of campaigns and customer journeys Identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities through in-depth market research, competitor benchmarking, and evolving customer insights Develop and implement structured go-to-market strategies for new product launches and brand introductions Expand business reach by targeting untapped customer segments and introducing innovative, insight-led growth initiatives Oversee all communication channels including digital platforms, social media, media buying, PR, and showroom branding to ensure consistency and impact Lead high-impact retail campaigns, product launches, and experiential showroom activations to drive footfall and conversions Collaborate closely with sales, aftersales, CRM teams, and external agencies to ensure seamless execution and business alignment Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing marketing team, fostering specialist expertise, leadership development, and a results-driven culture

Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo — Bahrain logo

Jul 2014 – Aug 2024

Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo — Bahrain

Toyota logoLexus logoBAIC logoChery logoMichelin logoMcLaren logoJetour logo

Team leader- Corporate Identity & Production Team

Owned corporate identity management, facility branding and signage, plus end-to-end events and exhibition management across the group's brands. Corporate Identity & production management. Visiting the facilities/sites with the brand managers or the concerned, and identifying the areas and branding elements best suited to the ad campaign or signage. Suggestions to improve the existing signs and branding, including both internal and external aesthetics of the facilities, should be provided to the management. Working closely with designers to ensure all available VI guidelines are considered, and recording and updating the Visual Identity guidelines for each product and service. Keeping a good report with the outside agencies and the departments initiating the actual sign-related requirement. Suggesting the best signage and branding options, both technically and economically for the new or existing facilities. Recording and implementation of VI for all the brands coming under EK Kanoo Events & Exhibition management Apply project management tactics to manage events from conceptualization to execution, including - creative planning, venue sourcing, design, and décor fabrication, Audio Video technical management, entertainment, and catering management, pre-on-site event logistics, and team management. Key role in orchestrating and promoting in-house annual exhibitions, ranging from building strategic partnerships, budgeting, sponsorship sourcing, and floor plan layout drafting and space selling, exhibitor sourcing and managing, implementing marketing and PR strategies to meet the target audience, delegate management, and hospitality, vendors, logistics management, venue, facilitations, site, on-site Customized exhibition or promotional booth production, overseeing creative design, structuring and fabrication, branding, site assembly production -by equally maintaining expo set standards, brand recognition, and target

WBT HR Zone — Jaipur, India logo

Nov 2012 – Dec 2013

WBT HR Zone — Jaipur, India

Manager, Sales & Industrial Relations

Planned hiring events and training programmes, managed international client relationships and led negotiations and market research. Planned and executed hiring events, managing end-to-end recruitment drives to attract and onboard quality talent Designed and delivered training programs aligned with organizational goals, including promoting and selling training modules Managed client relationships through regular conference calls, ensuring clear understanding of requirements and timely delivery Handled international client coordination, including resolving shipment, export, and operational challenges efficiently Conducted market research and keyword planning (E-marketing) for textile and jewelry segments to support digital initiatives Led negotiation processes, including pricing and commercial discussions, to secure profitable business outcomes Recruited, trained, and mentored marketing team members while driving new client acquisition and team engagement initiatives

Gemco Designs — Jaipur, India logo

Feb 2010 – Jul 2011

Gemco Designs — Jaipur, India

Manager, Sales & Marketing

Ran events and exhibitions, managed Amazon/Alibaba/eBay sales platforms and led E-marketing research and client acquisition. Planned and executed events and exhibitions to enhance brand visibility and generate business opportunities Managed online sales platforms including Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay, optimizing listings and performance Conducted E-marketing research, including keyword planning for textile and jewelry categories, and guided team execution Led conference calls with international clients, understanding requirements and ensuring timely delivery of solutions Managed export operations by resolving shipment-related issues and ensuring smooth coordination across stakeholders Negotiated pricing and commercial terms to secure profitable business deals Drove client acquisition by identifying, approaching, and onboarding new business opportunities Recruited, trained, and mentored marketing team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Genpact — Jaipur, India logo

2007 – 2010

Genpact — Jaipur, India

Senior Process Associate- Bupa Insurance

Handling - Dental Claims Attending Corporate Calls Distribution of work to the team

Core skills

Areas of expertise.

Brand Strategy & Management

Building brand equity and competitive positioning through differentiated messaging and consistent storytelling across a 15+ brand portfolio.

Product & Vehicle Launches

Leading go-to-market strategy, positioning and experiential reveals for new brands and models from entry to sustained growth.

Digital Marketing & Social

Orchestrating digital, social, and radio campaigns with data-backed A/B testing, CRM journeys, and lead optimisation.

Events & Experiential

End-to-end event and exhibition management — concept, venue, fabrication, AV, logistics and on-ground activation.

Corporate Identity

Defining and safeguarding visual identity guidelines, facility branding and signage across every brand and facility.

AI-Powered Marketing

Applying AI tools and automation to content creation, audience insight and campaign optimisation for sharper results.

Let's work together

Ready to build a brand people remember?

Whether it's a launch, a campaign or a full brand strategy — let's make it move.