2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE
Avisha Gopal
Global Influencer Marketing Director
VIVAIA
Avisha Gopal is the Global Influencer Marketing Director at VIVAIA. With over 7 years of experience in DTC marketing, she helps brands grow by building genuine communities and treating creators as true partners rather than just transaction points. She has spent years building global influencer teams from the ground up, including scaling CASETiFY’s creator function into a global pillar, and knows exactly what it takes to turn a simple brand campaign into a thriving digital community. Recognised for her contributions to the influencer marketing industry, Avisha believes the most effective marketing combines authentic storytelling with measurable business impact. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections between brands and audiences, demonstrating that genuine engagement and commercial success can go hand in hand.
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