BENGALURU — UnitedHealth Group’s health services and technology arm, Optum, has inducted Arunima Mehta as Marketing Director for its India operations, based out of Bengaluru.
Mehta brings more than 20 years of global marketing, strategic communication, and brand building experience across diversity-rich sectors, including healthtech, FMCG, telecom, and fintech. Before taking on this role at Optum, she led global brand strategy at Financial Software & Systems (FSS). Her C-suite and senior marketing track record includes impactful tenures at blue-chip firms such as Abbott, L’Oréal, General Mills, Vodafone, and Godrej Sara Lee. Mehta holds a Management degree from IMT Ghaziabad, a BA from Delhi University, and is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified executive coach.
Core Takeaways
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Target Entity: Optum (UnitedHealth Group).
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Key Executive: Arunima Mehta.
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New Designation: Marketing Director.
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Operating Location: Bengaluru, India.
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Career Portfolio: 20+ years across FMCG, fintech, telecom, and healthcare (FSS, Vodafone, Abbott, L’Oréal, General Mills).
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Academic & Coaching Credentials: Alumna of DU and IMT Ghaziabad; ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC).
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Strategic Focus: Driving cross-functional alignment, brand elevation, and global marketing strategies across international leadership teams.

