- Successfully built an award winning in-house multicultural communications and social media function to support 7 core languages in key markets, and developed a PR and Digital Agency network across 15 countries.- Established partnerships with leading media houses in Asia, Middle East, Sub Saharan Africa and RCIS region for brand profiling.- Member of the company’s executive leadership team overseeing a global team of 80 communications professionals across PR, Marketing Communications, Leadership Communications, Digital Marketing and Content Development.- Managing a 7 figure budget to implement initiatives with a direct impact on brand reputation - Leading a PR team that generates approximately 3000 positive headlines collectively in 15-20 markets annuallyResponsibilities:•Provide leadership to the global communications team in building brand awareness in key markets in Asia, Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia & CIS. • Responsible for executive profiling to drive thought leadership.• Serve as communications counsellor to the company’s regional and country management teams.• Oversee marketing and public relations strategies to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences, including media and key influencers. - Manage crisis communications in new and emerging markets.- Steer the online reputation management strategy from the ground up focusing on content development, SEO, video marketing, and SERP Management. - Invited speaker at panel discussions and events - Drive communication and awareness around the Group’s Social Impact and Sustainability initiatives.

— Consulted with several direct selling companies, driving strategic, international PR and communications initiatives while also travelling the world and writing about my experiences.— Contributed articles to various trade and travel publications. — Served as editor for a book authored by prominent Asian business and thought leader Vijay Eswaran

Held multiple positions of increasing responsibility and scope throughout an 11-year career with QNet, a global Asian direct selling organization. Promoted to Chief Communications Officer in 2013 to build out the communications department for the company. Hired, trained, and managed a global team of 25 across seven countries. Drove several key initiatives that helped build market awareness and generate business growth. Spearheaded the development of sponsorships with sports teams and personalities, PR and digital agencies, and localized material for cultural compliance. Established a robust social media presence and created profiles for key executives at international forums. Served as the media spokesperson for the company, managing crisis communications and PR.Chief Communications Officer Selected Achievements: Successfully raised the brand profile of QNet by implementing several PR programs in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, East Africa, the UAE, Qatar, and Morocco. Secured an international Cricket Star Muthiah Muralidaran as a brand ambassador. Played a key role in the crisis management team, providing insight during discussions with media and government agencies on policy and legislation for direct selling. Involved with the company’s sports sponsorship with motorsports and Football. Achieved a feature article for the QNet founder in Forbes Asia. Represented the organization at industry conferences and forums, serving as the liaison between QNet and the parent company QI Group. Drove awareness for direct selling in emerging markets by developing and implementing advocacy and education programs. Partnered with leading regional and local non-profit organization to implementing CSR program in Asia and the Middle East. Organized several Press junkets for international media from India subcontinent, MENA region and Central Asia to corporate headquarters in Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Media management, client relationship management, partnering key stakeholders from client organizations to enable better (a) Marketing Communications(b) Event Management(c) Brand Strategy (d) Reputation management/consultancy

I was part of the sales team responsible for cultivating new business and retaining/growing existing client base for the Yellow Pages, distributed with the phonebook in Bangalore city, working with set sales goals.My achievements include:• Ranked as #1 salesperson, achieving 247% of quota in 2000 for Bangalore region.• Won Travel Incentive program to Bangkok due to exceptional, executive-level performance.