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Los Angeles, California, United States

Leads a team that manages communications, including external communications and internal communications, for Cisco's President of Go-to-Market, responsible for all of Cisco's sales

Los Angeles, California, United States

Led corporate communications for the company, running proactive stories and managing issues as a spokesperson. Responsible for communicating Netflix’s overall company narrative and stories around business momentum, studios and productions, studio technologies, AI, content quality, marketing campaigns and being a net contributor. Led communications on financial filings, ESG, union negotiations, as well as all policy and legal issues including on films, series, live events and games. Partnered… Show more Led corporate communications for the company, running proactive stories and managing issues as a spokesperson. Responsible for communicating Netflix’s overall company narrative and stories around business momentum, studios and productions, studio technologies, AI, content quality, marketing campaigns and being a net contributor. Led communications on financial filings, ESG, union negotiations, as well as all policy and legal issues including on films, series, live events and games. Partnered with the Motion Picture Alliance and Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment. Ran global campaigns on sustainability, corporate social responsibility, culture, inclusion, tax, privacy, anti-piracy efforts, being a net contributor, and pricing and subscription plan changes. Served as a trusted advisor and partner to the senior management team Show less

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led a 25-member team, the largest country PR team outside the US. Between 2018 and 2023, led the team in launching more than 110 local films and series, the second largest content slate globally. India was Netflix’s fastest growing country in 2023. Responsible for Communications, Publicity, Photo & AV Studio and Events, Screenings & Experiences working with press, influencers and third parties to mount effective and bold campaigns, including film premieres and talent junkets. Member of the… Show more Led a 25-member team, the largest country PR team outside the US. Between 2018 and 2023, led the team in launching more than 110 local films and series, the second largest content slate globally. India was Netflix’s fastest growing country in 2023. Responsible for Communications, Publicity, Photo & AV Studio and Events, Screenings & Experiences working with press, influencers and third parties to mount effective and bold campaigns, including film premieres and talent junkets. Member of the India Leadership Team - worked as a trusted adviser and influenced corporate strategy across the business. Helped interview and hire 60 employees in India - more than 25% of the country team. Oversaw the PR team’s efforts to partner with third parties including with the Producers Guild of India, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Helped launch workshops and contests, like Take Ten for emerging filmmakers and creators. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

First Netflix India employee. Built the communications strategy for India and shaped the corporate and business strategy in the country. Tackled numerous controversies, as a spokesperson, from censorship to A Suitable Boy to Bad Boy Billionaires. Established Netflix as the home for the best talent and a leading destination for films and series. Launched the Mobile Plan that was replicated across the world.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led a team responsible for public relations, analyst relations, executive communications, social media and internal communications for Cisco’s APAC region

Bengaluru Area, India

Led a 6-member team, Cisco’s largest team in APJ. Most awarded PR team in 2015 & 2016 for Cisco globally. Gold Sabre Award for B2B Marketing Communications, Asia Pacific, 2017. Helped design the content marketing strategy for Cisco India’s brand campaign, ‘Digitizing India'. Received Cisco’s highest recognition, the ‘Chairman’s Choice Award’ twice and Cisco Marketing & Communications’ ‘Mountaineer Team Award’ & 'Galaxy Team Award'

Bengaluru Area, India

Focused on positioning, evolving and elevating the overall communications strategy for Cisco’s initiatives. Worked directly with the President of Cisco India & SAARC.

Bengaluru Area, India

Helped design Cisco’s Smart Cities, Internet of Things and emerging markets communications strategy

Bengaluru Area, India

Worked directly with one of Cisco's top 3 executives worldwide. Reported into the communications lead at the Office of the Chairman and CEO. Helped create Cisco’s Smart Cities positioning and strategy

Bengaluru Area, India

Led Cisco’s Globalisation PR strategy internationally. Positioned Cisco’s India site as the company’s second global headquarters

Bengaluru Area, India

Led PR for Google and Intel, the firm's largest client. Recognised as ‘Best Employee’ three times

Bengaluru Area, India

Managed PR for Apple, IBM and Tanishq

Bengaluru Area, India

Worked on key projects for the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka.

Ba, English Literature, Industrial Psychology

Activities and Societies: Best Student Among Graduating Students in All Disciplines; Cultural Convenor; Best Student Leader

Graduate Certificate, Public Policy Analysis

Education record