A seasoned Public Affairs professional with around two decades of experience working closely with Government (State & Central) strengthening advocacy to mitigate direct and indirect challenges of largest corporate brands of the country for both Indian as well as Multinational companies. A Strategic & creative bent of mind with a cost focus & knowledge on what works in the Public Affairs function by virtue of having handled the entire gamut of activities under the department, be it stakeholder management, Communications, marketing or CSR.Highlights: # Working with key stakeholders to drive Public Affairs strategy# Crisis Management a key part of the job–constant media activity & reputation management through effective messaging undertaken # Engage with & counsel senior leadership on messaging & contemporary communications practices # Engage with multiple stakeholders # Lead teams across locations# Bring in a fresh perspective & measures linked with business objectives