hBits Appoints Zahid Gawandi as Director, Brand & Marketing

Mumbai, January 16, 2025: Commercial real estate investment platform hBits has appointed Zahid Gawandi as its Director – Brand & Marketing. With over two decades of experience in crafting and executing innovative marketing strategies, Zahid is set to lead hBits’ brand transformation and market expansion, bolstered by the company’s recent ₹40-crore fundraise.

Zahid brings expertise from his leadership roles across Fintech, BFSI, FMCG, Consumer Durables, and Automobiles sectors. Having worked with global advertising powerhouses Dentsu and Hakuhodo, he has a deep understanding of international marketing practices. Most recently, as Vice President and Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at SBI Securities Ltd, Zahid led a comprehensive rebranding initiative. His portfolio includes launching and scaling iconic brands such as Reliance Money and executing growth-focused strategies for GMoney, Spice Group, and Destimoney Group.

Zahid is a sought-after speaker and guest faculty at leading business schools. He is also a respected jury member for prestigious marketing awards. An avid marathoner and fitness enthusiast, Zahid participates in international marathons.

Shiv Parekh, Founder and CEO of hBits, commented: “With our recent ₹40 crore fundraise, hBits is poised for exponential growth. Zahid’s strategic vision and expertise in marketing and brand building will be instrumental in positioning hBits as the preferred Proptech platform for fractional ownership of premium commercial real estate.”