Approx. 23 years of experience across public relations, issues/crisis management and advertising. Worked with large corporate enterprises like Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health India, the TATA Group, as well as consumer brands helping them devise integrated communications strategy with a special focus on senior media relations and crisis communications counsel. Exposure to consumer and healthcare sector with companies such as Claris Life Sciences, L’Oreal, J&J, and Amul. Experience in agency management, affiliate network management and media alliances

Experience: Prior to this role, I have worked extensively as a communications specialist across multi-national companies and agencies including:

Lead - Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health India (2017-2021)

Account Director – Client servicing and Media Relations, Edelman India (2013 – 2017)

General Manager – Group Corporate Communications, ABG Shipyard (2012 – 2013)

General Manager – Group Corporate Communications, Yash Birla Group (2009 – 2012)

My current role : As head of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs at Kimberly-Clark India, I have been leading campaigns to strengthen brand reputation and trust for the organization. Guided by purpose and driven by performance, I am committed to driving impact at scale through various initiatives I undertake to bring to life the Kimberly-Clark brand promise. Additionally, as a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Executive Council, it is my endeavor to help nurture the culture where people feel that they can bring their authentic selves to work. The company now proudly boasts of 45% diversity, with 4 women out of 9 in leadership positions.

I believe that communication is a consistent, perseverant, and hands-on approach taken to establish a compelling ecosystem of voices and advocates that hold the power to spur change within communities. For modern organizations, it’s fueling collaboration to make a lasting impact, while securing equity for the long run. With resilience and responsiveness as attributes, I aim to set new benchmarks in brand and reputation management as a key collaborator and

Awards and Accolades (External)

Adgully Women Disruptors 2022: Excellence In The Field Of Corp Comm (Consumer Product Group)

Adgully Women Disruptors 2021: Excellence In The Field Of Corp Comm (Consumer Product Group)

50 Best Corporate Communications Leaders of 2021 – White Page International

Reputation Today: 40 Young Turks Class of 2020

EXCELLENCE IN CHANGE MANAGEMENT – Kimberly – Clark India Pvt Ltd.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS GOVERNANCE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

Apart from being featured in Reputation Today’s list of 40 Young Turks in communications for 2020, i have also been recognised by White Page International and feature in the 50 Best Corporate Communications Leaders of 2021. My passion for Inclusion & Diversity has been instrumental in me being a council member at the India Diversity Forum and also with the WICCI PR and Digital Marketing Council in India. I am also a Mentor to teens at The World Teen Parliament where i am part of the mentorship programme that trains teens in future skills, problem solving, policy making, global governance, participatory decision making and inclusive tech.