Strategic Communications, PR & Corporate Affairs practitioner with over six years of experience in impact and outcome-driven communications across dynamic markets such as India, SEA, SWA, APAC, EMEA, US and UK. Awarded as e4m's '30 under 30' & 'Communication Trailblazer', PRMoment's '30 under 30', 'We Lead Comms' honoree & Adgully's 'Corporate Comms Professional of the Year 2022.' My passion for the industry stems from my work at Wiley, a global leader in research and education, where I single-handedly manage and lead the brand's Public Relations, Communications and Corporate Affairs in India and APAC in liaison with the Global Enterprise Marketing, Public Affairs & Communications team headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Previously, I worked with Publicis Groupe's global PR agency, as part of their Corporate Practice team. There, I consulted global clients in diverse sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Education/Ed-Tech, FMCG, Construction, Manufacturing, Automobile, Infrastructure, Sports, Oil & Gas, Lifestyle, Energy, Renewables, Social Impact, Philanthropy, IT & Technology in strategic policy/advocacy, product, creative, and CSR/ESG/Sustainability communications across external and internal stakeholders. I also curated marketing communications proposals and pitched new businesses and leads for a few Fortune 500 Companies. My expertise includes content curation for internal, external, and business stakeholders, media consultancy and advocacy, media training, stakeholder management, handling B2B and B2C communications, strategizing/planning creative brand campaigns, and crisis, policy, or ESG communications. I have experience with marketing initiatives and announcements across traditional and social media platforms in challenging markets. As a skilled professional, I have a proven track record of team management, mentoring, and project management. With a master’s degree in English Literature, a PG Diploma in Advertising & PR from Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), followed by a course in Digital Marketing & Communications from Mudra Institute of Ahmedabad (MICA), I have a clear understanding of the nuances of media and communications industry. My academic credentials help me chart a sustainable reputation-building roadmap for organizations. Beyond my regular responsibilities, I am committed to passing on my learnings to the young entrants in the PR & Communications industry. I am a strong advocate of millennial leadership as well as reverse mentoring.