Iron Mountain, a global leader in information management and data protection, has announced the appointment of Ashish Gunwal as the Head of Marketing for its India operations. With this strategic hire, Iron Mountain aims to deepen its footprint in India and accelerate its mission of helping organizations protect, unlock, and extend the value of their information and assets across the country.

Ashish Gunwal comes to Iron Mountain with a distinctive track record. Having spent over six years at Airtel Business, he earned a reputation for excellence in marketing strategy, brand building, and digital transformation. He has been recognized by The Economic Times as one of the country’s Most Promising Tech Marketers, highlighting his growing influence in India’s tech and enterprise marketing landscape.

In his new role, Gunwal will lead the marketing strategy for Iron Mountain India, focusing on enhancing brand awareness, formulating go-to-market campaigns, driving digital and content-led marketing initiatives, and establishing meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout India. His mandate is to strengthen Iron Mountain’s presence in the Indian enterprise market and align local efforts with the company’s global mission of information protection and strategic asset management, supporting over 225,000 organizations worldwide.

Reflecting on his transition, Ashish remarked, “Change is a mix of excitement and anxiety. It’s an immense privilege to join Iron Mountain and contribute to its legacy, while embarking on this new chapter in my professional journey.” He also expressed gratitude toward Airtel Business for the enriching six-year journey—one filled with mentorship, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

With Ashish joining at this inflection point, Iron Mountain India is poised to scale up its market engagement and storytelling. As the enterprise landscape evolves with digital transformation, growing data volumes, and heightened regulatory demands, having a seasoned marketer at the helm could prove pivotal. Under his leadership, Iron Mountain aims not only to retain its leadership in data protection, but also to emerge as a narrative leader, communicating how information strategies shape business resilience and innovation.