Raju Thakrar

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Public Policy Manager at The GR Company @ The GR Company
Raju Thakrar's Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Raju Thakrar

I possess a unique combination of journalism and corporate communications experience. Passionate about writing and results-driven, I have clearly demonstrated an ability to work in a variety communications roles, from The Japan Times newspaper to in-house comms for top-tier automotive and pharmaceutical companies, as well as PR agency work.

Raju Thakrar's Current Company Details
The GR Company

The Gr Company

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Public Policy Manager at The GR Company
Raju Thakrar Work Experience Details
  • The Gr Company
    Public Policy Manager
    The Gr Company Dec 2023 - Present
    I am delighted to announce I have been promoted to the position of Public Policy Manager at The GR Company. It is an honour to work with such talented colleagues from around the world! I look forward to working with everyone on even more exciting projects in the coming years.
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  • Gr Japan K.K.
    Associate Manager
    Gr Japan K.K. Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
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  • Gr Japan K.K.
    Associate
    Gr Japan K.K. May 2018 - Jul 2021
    London, United Kingdom
    • Provide government relations consulting for multinational clients in a wide variety of sectors, including energy, IT, healthcare and automotive.• Edit and write reports, proposals and editorials, etc., as well as translate government, policy and documents.
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  • Freelance
    Translator
    Freelance Sep 2017 - May 2018
    London, United Kingdom
    • Covered a wide variety of fields, including culture-related and publishing Japanese to English translation • Japanese to English video game localisation
  • Solar Trade Association
    Communications And Public Affairs Manager
    Solar Trade Association Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    • Empowered UK solar transformation by strategically executing communications and public affairs activities.
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  • Kreab Worldwide
    Associate Director
    Kreab Worldwide Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
    Tokyo
    • Provided strategic communications support to clients in a variety of industries, including media, IT and automotive.• Activities included handling media enquiries and pitching ideas, devising communications strategies, creating media materials (press releases, coverage reports, etc.), managing clients’ communications needs internally and externally, preparing executives for media activities.
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  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals
    Manager, Corporate Communications
    Takeda Pharmaceuticals Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
    Tokyo
    • Created communications strategies, tactics and content for Japan-based and global initiatives aimed at employees.• Supported the communications for the company’s first-ever program to provide access to medicines to peoples of the Sub-Saharan desert.• Assisted external communications in the creation of annual reports, company brochure, external website, etc.
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  • Jatco, Co., Ltd. (Tier 1 Automotive Supplier; Part Of Nissan Group)
    Assistant Manager, Global Communications Department
    Jatco, Co., Ltd. (Tier 1 Automotive Supplier; Part Of Nissan Group) Jun 2013 - May 2015
    Yokohama, Japan
    • Enhanced communications between internal and external stakeholders located in Japan and overseas facilities in Asia, Europe and the Americas through liaising with media, setting up executive interviews, plant visits, and answering media enquiries.• Wrote and managed all major English content, including Corporate Philosophy, brand related documents and bi-monthly magazine, as well as press releases, speeches and in-house news pieces for the intranet. • Oversaw all corporate communications for start of production of the company's second plant in Mexico.• Played integral role in company’s first overseas CSR event at JATCO Thailand plant. • Worked at major domestic and international industry events, such as the Tokyo and Seoul motor shows.• Simultaneously provided support to external and internal communications, Brand Management Office and Corporate Planning Division.
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  • Translation Services, Coach A
    Translator
    Translation Services, Coach A Jan 2012 - May 2013
    Tokyo, Japan
    • Translated books and documents on coaching for leadership and creating global mindsets among executives for one of Japan’s premier coaching companies, Coach A.
  • Nature Asia-Pacific
    Science Writer
    Nature Asia-Pacific Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
    Tokyo, Japan
    • Utilized fluent Japanese skills to interview Japanese scientists and businessmen for a 19-page advertorial special supplement on the scientific community in Hokkaido. Conducted all the interviews, and then wrote all the articles in three weeks. • Consulted with some of Japan’s top scientific organizations, such as RIKEN and Tohoku University, to ensure that the promotional materials produced for them reached the targeted audience.
  • Intralink
    Project Manager
    Intralink Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
    Tokyo
    • Maintained and strengthened multiple projects covering a variety of industries and technologies, such as green technology and chemical materials, thereby generating benefits for my clients. • Promoted Adlens, a glasses manufacturer, at a major international trade show at Tokyo Big Sight, IOFT. This involved coordinating the production all the promotional materials for the booth in English, attending the event to promoting the product face-to-face to potential buyers. • Conducted a marketing campaign targeting 500 scientists and trading companies in Japan in order to increase the market presence in Japan of one of my clients, Goodfellow (supplier metals, alloys and compounds).
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  • Metrica
    Media Analyst
    Metrica May 2009 - Jun 2010
    • Analyzed the way clients such as Adobe, Vodafone and Sony were portrayed in English and Japanese social media (Facebook, Twitter, blogs).• Speedily analyzed coverage and inputted it into the online system, adding comments that gave clients a concise “snapshot” of how they were perceived by their target audience.
  • Translation Services, Nissan And Toyota
    Translator
    Translation Services, Nissan And Toyota Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
    London
    • Translated internal and external documents for Nissan (in-house newsletter for non-Japanese employees) and Toyota (e.g., PRADO land cruiser promotional materials).
  • The Japan Times - Tokyo
    Editor & Feature Writer In Arts, Entertainment And Features Section
    The Japan Times - Tokyo Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
    • As both an editor and writer used time management skills and self-discipline to meet both editing and writing deadlines speedily and flexibly. • As the chief editor of the Bilingual page (a once-a-week page dedicated to non-Japanese learners of Japanese) led a team of five outside writers, commissioning them to write stories, checking and editing their English copy, and troubleshooting.• Used initiative to come up with original story ideas, including inside the air traffic control tower at Haneda Airport, taking a ride in a Zeppelin, and an exclusive two-page interview with the Dalai Lama. • Stories were read by a readership of over 100,000 for the print edition of The Japan Times and thousands more online.
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  • The Japan Times - Tokyo
    Editor & Advertorial Writer
    The Japan Times - Tokyo Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
    • Worked closely with Sony in order to market Sony Overseas Models (handycams, cameras, etc.) through a series of 22 advertorials over a two-year period to the target audience (overseas tourists to Japan). Emphasis was placed on the reputation of Sony as a truly international brand. Sony was so pleased that they doubled the number of ads they placed in The Japan Times.• Wrote dozens of advertorials for a wide variety of industries, including real estate (Mori Building), the food industry and retail outlets. • Maintained and strengthened relationships with representatives from many major Japanese firms including Dentsu (advertising) and Mori Building (real estate).
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  • International Creative Marketing - Tokyo
    Translator
    International Creative Marketing - Tokyo Mar 1997 - Dec 2002
    • Translated marketing research reports and questionnaires for projects conducted on behalf of multinational clients such as Coca-Cola and Unilever.• Interpreted at presentations given by Japanese colleagues to foreign clients.
  • Shane English School - Tokyo
    English Teacher
    Shane English School - Tokyo Jul 1994 - Feb 1997
    • Confidently taught in front of large groups using my own lesson plans.
  • Lorex Pharmaceuticals ­
    Medical Sales Representative
    Lorex Pharmaceuticals ­ Jan 1993 - Dec 1993
    • Managed a sales region covering the whole of Cambridgeshire, where I was responsible for selling pharmaceutical products to local and hospital doctors.• Devised my own sales strategy, which resulted in a large upturn in sales. • Used self-discipline and time-management skills to cover my entire sales area.

Raju Thakrar Skills

Interpret From Japanese To English And English To Japanese Work Independently Without Supervision Work As Part Of A Team Listen Carefully To What Others Have To Say Strong Powers Of Persuasion Well Dressed Impeccable Manners High Level Communication Skills Quickly Adapt To New Industries And Work Environments Able To Write In A Variety Of Styles Modest And Yet Confident In My Abilities Translation Editing English Japanese Culture Publishing Writing Teamwork Advertising Social Media Proofreading Newspapers Research Publications Corporate Communications Journalism Media Relations Strategic Communications Copy Editing Marketing Marketing Strategy Storytelling Copywriting Press Releases Creative Writing Feature Articles Internal Communications French Interviews Public Speaking Books Public Relations Intercultural Communication Blogging Editorial Magazines

Raju Thakrar Education Details

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Raju Thakrar works for The Gr Company

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Raju Thakrar's current role is Public Policy Manager at The GR Company.

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Raju Thakrar has skills like Interpret From Japanese To English And English To Japanese, Work Independently Without Supervision, Work As Part Of A Team, Listen Carefully To What Others Have To Say, Strong Powers Of Persuasion, Well Dressed, Impeccable Manners, High Level Communication Skills, Quickly Adapt To New Industries And Work Environments, Able To Write In A Variety Of Styles, Modest And Yet Confident In My Abilities, Translation.

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