December 3, 2024
Neil Goklani is a Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Prosek and the head of Prophecy, our strategic branding and go-to-market business.
Neil has over 20 years experience in global B2B and B2C marketing, including senior global roles at American Express and JP Morgan. Prior to joining Prosek, Neil was the Head of Brand and Client Marketing for J.P Morgan Asset Management. He held a number of roles with American Express across the US and International businesses, including leading Amex’ brand expansion into 122 global network markets. Neil also has extensive experience on the agency side, having worked in both account and strategic planning roles for Kirshenbaum Bond, Dentsu and Sterling Brands, and as a consultant for Joint Ventures Asia in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Outside of work, Neil is actively involved with a number of boards and non-profit organisations. He serves on the board of directors for Job Path NYC, an organisation supporting people with developmental disabilities find employment and also Artworks, a public arts community organisation. Neil is a member of the AAVA Alumni Board of Vanderbilt University, where is also graduated with a B.S. in HOD and Business.
He loves to travel with his wife and three children, and play racquet sports, including tennis, paddle and pickle ball. Neil is also a self-proclaimed great fantasy football champion as well.
Being solutions driven and having the ability to listen. My focus is on solving challenges, not on creating roadblocks. I believe in listening and being open to having constructive debate in order to get to the best possible solution. I’ve worked with colleagues all over the world, and being able to listen, learn and balance different opinions with my own has been critical for me.
Easy, my wife Susan’s Chicken Parm. With a nice Barolo, it is simply the best meal ever.
One that views our working relationship as a strategic partner. Some of the best clients I’ve worked with challenge themselves to think differently and are open to working together in trying new approaches to solve business challenges.
I have 3 kids, so not much time. But I enjoy traveling with them, coaching sports and trying new restaurants. I’m also a constantly disappointed lifelong Mets, Jets, Rangers and Knicks fan. I like to think our time is coming, but I’ve certainly wasted a lot of time on them over the years.
3pm. That is Double Espresso time for me. I like to get away from my desk, grab a cup and this is a chance to run through remaining priorities for the day with a clear head.
Al Pacino. At least I’d like to think so.