Seema Shah Ahuja Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Continuing my role of Global Communications & Corporate Brand Head at Biocon since 2011, I took over the responsibility of Building brand Biocon Biologics as a new global brand, in 2019, the year it was established as an independent entity. Since 2020, I am managing reputation building for Biocon Group and Biocon Biologics as the Global Head for Corporate Brand & Communications. I also manage PR for Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon and Biocon Biologics. I am therefore Managing brand reputation across traditional media, digital & social platforms for Brand Kiran, Brand Biocon Biologics, Brand Biocon, Biocon Foundation & Biocon Academy.Over the years Biocon has garnered a huge share of Voice in media stories and is also well covered by the US trade media. Biocon initiated its social media footprint in 2011 and since then has used it effectively for telling its Corporate Brand Story. In 2021, my role expanded to include marketing communications for product brands.Currently, I am driving a versatile communications team to manage Media Relations, Content Development, Internal Communications, Social Media Management, Digital Media, Marketing Communications and Corporate Brand Management.Over the years, I have been recognized as a leading voice of the PR & Communication industry and have featured among Top 10 Leading Women in Communications, Leading 25 of PR & Communication world. I have also been recognized as an influential game changer in PR & Comms, a Social Media Influencer and have won many awards. My Corporate Communications team has been a part of Top 30 Corporate Communications Teams for several years and last year we made it to No 6. in Top 30.I am the Company's spokesperson for the global media and have also been a part of the Executive Leadership Team of Biocon Biologics since 2019.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

As the Global Head for the Company, drove reputation management for Biocon, it's CMD & all facets of Corporate Communications including Traditional PR, Media Engagement, Digital Communication & Social Media Management

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, In

Responsible for Corporate Brand Management and Corporate Communications including external and internal communication.Key Project: Successfully developed New Brand Identity for Jubilant Life Sciences and Jubilant Bhartia group, and implemented it globally. Successfully Managed communication for Jubilant Bhartia Group across diverse sectors of Pharma, Food & Retail,Energy, Services, Agri & industrial for rebranding, demerger, public listing, acquisitions, integration of subsidiaries in North America. Steered the External and Internal communication including effective media engagement, marketing communication, event management, publications and websites.

I had successfully established the internal and external communication practice at Lupin and managed the image-building initiative at the Company.In a short span of one year, there were many 'firsts' that we had achieved including communications for a series of overseas Acquisitions, the launch of products in global markets like the US, Japan, South Africa. A complete makeover was done for its employee engagement programs, newsletters, annual reports and a brand new company website was also developed. Also developed TV Commercials for some of its OTC Products in IndiaUnder my leadership, we stepped up media engagement, and regular leadership interviews, press meets were done. The Company started getting recognition as a global company, with its Japanese acquisition and expansion of its business in the US.

Gurgaon, Haryana, In

Have a vast experience of Corporate Brand Building, External and Internal Communications including Digital and event management. Have played a key role in building Ranbaxy as a global brand starting from its first product launch in the US in 1997. Started with being the Company’s internal communication lead, thus building strong network with the global fraternity, engaging with 100+ country managers and 4 Regional Directors, and internal functional leaders. My role expanded quickly, going beyond Internal Communications.Was an integral part of Crisis Management Team and managed media relations during many crisis most efficiently. Built strong relationships with the media in India and US. Worked closely with the leadership team for external engagements.Was responsible for managing the brand identity of Ranbaxy across markets including for various mergers & acquisitions and entry in new markets. Have managed various external Company events and Ranbaxy’s presence at various external industry fora. Was also engaged in consolidating Company’s CSR initiatives and communication. Developed and Managed Company's Corporate Website and Intranet. Was also responsible for developing and publishing Company's Annual Report, Brochures, Position Papers, Reports on a regular basis. Also developed Company's Communication Policy, Crisis Communication Manual, Brand Identity Guidelines, Webguidelines during my decade + stint at Ranbaxy.Was the communication lead and a part of various CFTs for various companywide initiatives related to change management, ERP, Information Security, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.Was also the Corporate Communication Lead for Marketing and worked closely with marketing communication teams for product communication, including product websites.Developed Together Ahead magazine as an internal magazine for Ranbaxy Family. As the editor of internal and external corporate publications; my work had received appreciation from external forums as well.

Pg Diploma In Public Relations, Public Relations

Post Grad One Year Diploma In Marketing & Advertising, Pr, Advertising, Management, Tourism, Publishing

Bachelor'S Degree In Arts, English And Economics

Three Years In Hotel Management, Catering N Nutrition, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Finance, Law, F&B, Production, Front Office, Housekeeping

Biology/Biological Sciences, General