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Vimla Black Gupta

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Vimla Black Gupta is a senior marketing executive with deep expertise in consumer brand building, having spent much of her career driving growth for major retail and lifestyle brands. As EVP of Marketing and Innovation at Bath & Body Works, she oversees the company's marketing strategy and innovation agenda for one of the most recognized personal care and home fragrance retailers in the United States, known for its loyal customer base and high-frequency promotional cadence. Prior to Bath & Body Works, Black Gupta held senior marketing roles at Moët Hennessy USA, where she was Chief Marketing Officer, leading brand strategy across the company's portfolio of luxury wines and spirits. Her background spans brand management, integrated marketing communications, and consumer insights across both retail and luxury goods sectors. She is recognized for her ability to connect brand storytelling with commercial outcomes and for championing inclusive marketing approaches that resonate with diverse consumer audiences.

Last updated Oct 23, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
EVP, Marketing and Innovation
Company
Bath & Body Works
Based
Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Vimla Black Gupta is a senior marketing executive with deep expertise in consumer brand building, having spent much of her career driving growth for major retail and lifestyle brands. As EVP of Marketing and Innovation at Bath & Body Works, she oversees the company's marketing strategy and innovation agenda for one of the most recognized personal care and home fragrance retailers in the United States, known for its loyal customer base and high-frequency promotional cadence. Prior to Bath & Body Works, Black Gupta held senior marketing roles at Moët Hennessy USA, where she was Chief Marketing Officer, leading brand strategy across the company's portfolio of luxury wines and spirits. Her background spans brand management, integrated marketing communications, and consumer insights across both retail and luxury goods sectors. She is recognized for her ability to connect brand storytelling with commercial outcomes and for championing inclusive marketing approaches that resonate with diverse consumer audiences.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand MarketingConsumer InsightsIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsRetail MarketingLuxury Brand ManagementMarketing InnovationMulticultural MarketingProduct Innovation

Speaking topics

Brand Building and Consumer LoyaltyInclusive and Multicultural MarketingMarketing Innovation in Retail

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led marketing and innovation strategy for Bath & Body Works, one of the top personal care retail brands in the US
  • Served as CMO of Moët Hennessy USA, overseeing marketing for a portfolio of prestige wine and spirits brands