Oli Borah
Oli Borah is an Indian brand strategy and design professional with experience across advertising, branding, and creative leadership. She is associated with multidisciplinary branding practices and has worked with organisations across consumer, healthcare, culture, and development sectors.
Early Life
Oli Borah was born on 30 March 1972 in Calcutta, West Bengal. Her early interest in visual communication and applied arts influenced her professional direction toward design and branding.
Education
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts from Delhi College of Art, New Delhi. Her academic training focused on visual communication, applied design, and creative problem-solving.
Career
Oli Borah began her professional career in advertising and branding, where she worked with agencies such as Contract, Lintas, and Bates. She held senior leadership roles at these organisations, serving as Senior Creative Head and contributing to brand strategy, creative development, and design execution.
With over 25 years of professional experience, her work spans branding, advertising, packaging, visual identity systems, and integrated communication design. She has been associated with brand initiatives for multinational companies, cultural institutions, non-profit organisations, and emerging enterprises across multiple industries.
Entrepreneurial Role
She is the Co-Founder and Creative Head of Oneify, where she is involved in brand strategy, creative direction, and design-led business thinking. Her role includes integrating strategy, storytelling, and visual systems to support long-term brand development.
Professional Engagements
Oli Borah has worked on branding and communication assignments for organisations across sectors, including consumer goods, healthcare, sports, culture, and international development. Her professional portfolio includes work with Indian and international organisations, reflecting a cross-category approach to branding and design.
Personal Life
She is married to Rupam Borah and resides in India with her family. She is also engaged in animal welfare and care activities alongside her professional work.