Professional Experience:
My CV will trace a history of extensive experience and achievement in all facets of communications. I have 20+ years of work experience across Advertising, Public Relations and Corporate Communications; having worked for the India, South Asia, and Middle East markets. For the last
three companies that I worked in, and now, including Sony Pictures Networks India, I have set up
and established from scratch the Corporate Communications function – encompassing marketing
and brand communication, investor, and media relations as well as communications around employee engagement Currently, I manage the PR & Corporate Communications for Sony Pictures Networks with a team that has consistently ranked among India’s Top 30 Corporate Communication teams for five years in a row (2017 -2021).
I am particularly adept at strategic reputation/Image management of businesses, and in the process have got a stronghold on dealing with crisis situations. Having experienced mergers, joint-ventures, and acquisitions of corporations over the last few years, I have developed a keen sense of organizational alignments on core corporate culture as well as engaging with various stakeholders (customers, employees, vendors, financiers, and media) via the in- person, print, broadcast, and digital formats.
I have worked across many industries including automobiles, energy, paints/coatings, and media & entertainment. I have a B.Sc. (Honors) degree in Biochemistry, with a specialization in immunology
and molecular biology, topped up with a post-graduate master’s degree in communication studies with
a specialization in media management and film studies.
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I present a solid entrepreneurial approach to business initiatives and have been cited for insight and creativity in developing viable solutions to profile the business and its leadership, both, internally (within the organization) and externally. I am equally at ease in managing the media as at dealing with various stakeholders and at executing events, conferences, and exhibitions. Throughout my work experience, primary emphasis has always been placed on creating and maintaining the highest standards of customer service and relations.
The facet of learning new things continues to seed my inspiration. I enjoy working with people, am passionate about my work and seek the stimulus of challenging environments. I bring a successful track record in management, well-directed initiative, and a firm commitment to success. I have been ranked among India’s top 100 Influential Gamechangers within the communications fraternity.