Experience
Fifteen years, most of it spent building the communications function rather than inheriting one. The full version is in the .
Highlights
- 01
Built enterprise communications strategy and a C-suite review process for a technology services firm, aligned inbound and outbound messaging, and grew audience by 200%.
- 02
Supported communications for high-profile U.S. government and global non-profit stakeholders, including DC Government, TSA PreCheck, Special Olympics International and the American Battle Monuments Commission.
- 03
Led communications and industry engagement for NASSCOM Conclave participation.
- 04
Co-founded a first-to-market consumer brand with full media, events and partnership communications.
Roles
- 2022 to 2024Inadev India Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
Senior Manager, Communications and Creative Strategy
- Advised C-level leadership on corporate narrative, reputational positioning and executive messaging across external and internal channels.
- Designed and executed integrated communications strategies covering corporate announcements, employer brand, digital editorial and enterprise stakeholder updates.
- Established policies, standards and review workflows that improved message consistency, responsiveness and cross-functional alignment.
- Partnered with business development and delivery teams so communications supported enterprise growth and long-term stakeholder trust.
- Led cross-functional teams across design, engineering, content and marketing, and served as communications lead on high-visibility projects.
- Introduced operational standards and resource optimisation that reduced costs and improved project delivery.
- 2019 to 2022Inadev India Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
Creative Manager
- Led communications, content and narrative strategy for a portfolio of global stakeholders, including government and non-profit clients requiring disciplined, issues-aware messaging.
- Partnered with global design, UX and project teams to translate complex requirements into clear, audience-first communications.
- Supported executive presentations, strategic roadmaps and stakeholder alignment.
- Coordinated large-scale industry events and showcases to drive visibility, lead generation and stakeholder relationships.
- Built collaborative culture across design, development, project management and senior leadership through design thinking and clear process.
- 2016 to 2019Inadev India Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
Content Writer
- Developed corporate positioning and brand guidelines. Wrote and edited executive presentations, website content, internal newsletters and social content.
- Led communications strategy and industry engagement for NASSCOM Conclave 2019, increasing brand visibility and strategic networking.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve UX writing and message consistency across corporate and client communications.
- 2012 to 2017Bokeh Foods Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
Co-founder, Creative Lead
- Co-founded a first-to-market consumer food brand. Owned brand storytelling, media strategy, partnership communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed end-to-end communications for three brands, including events, social media, customer-facing narratives and business networking.
- Built operational processes and communications practice in a high-ambiguity, entrepreneurial environment.
- 2011 to 2012PhiNNACLE Investments Pvt Ltd, Pune and Bengaluru
Analyst
- Supported internal and client communications, events and marketing content.
- Conducted client interviews and maintained client profiles to support stakeholder communication.
- Established newsletters and local print advertising, including design, content and publishing.
Skills
Communications leadership
- Corporate and reputation communications
- Executive communications and advisory
- Issues-aware communications
- Stakeholder and industry ecosystem engagement
Brand and marketing
- Integrated communications strategy
- Marketing communications (marcom)
- Narrative and message development
- Employer brand and internal communications
Craft and delivery
- Writing, editing and strategic documents
- Content strategy and UX writing
- Cross-functional leadership and influence
Education
- Design Thinking, From Insights to ViabilityStanford University Graduate School of Business
- Post Graduate Diploma, JournalismTimes Media Studies
- Master of Arts, English LiteratureUniversity of Pune
Open to onsite, hybrid and remote, and to relocation with two weeks to move
