Rakesh is a result-oriented communication professional with over 18 years of diversified experience in managing reputations including servicing clients, managing operations, crisis and media, business development and networking.In his last role, Rakesh has been the team lead for India's biggest QSR brand, second-largest credit card company, a premier industry body and SRO for NBFC-MFIs, leading earthmoving and construction equipment company, the world’s largest fertiliser cooperative organisation among others. Reputation Today, India’s first magazine for Public Relations and Communications professionals has recognised and featured him in the Reputation Today 40 Under Forty Class of 2018. In 2020, exchange4media group also featured him in their second edition of PR & Corporate Communication 40 Under 40 list 2020. He has been regularly recognised for his work by his organisation and clients. His team’s commendable work for Dettol (RB) led Integral PR win in multiple categories in first SABRE India Awards in 2013 and his contribution for the SBI Card IPO has been well appreciated. While contributing back to the industry in his own little way, Rakesh is also a lead admin for Indian PR Forum (IPRF), India’s leading online group (google and WhatsApp) for communications professionals along with other such groups. He is a member of the executive committee of his school's alumni association, Vidyapith Praktani and heads its Media & Communication Committee.