Akanksha Gund
Bengaluru
Summary
Eight years of experience building corporate reputation and strategic communications across diverse stakeholder ecosystems. Skilled at shaping narratives aligned with business objectives and driving advocacy that influences industry bodies and regulatory frameworks. Experienced in high-stakes crisis and issues management with expertise in structured response protocols, stakeholder alignment, and executive communications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Corporate Communications
Diageo India
Bengaluru
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Led executive communications for CEO town halls, business reviews and earnings, translating global strategy into market relevant messaging for India.
- Owned internal communications across HR, DEI, Public Policy and Corporate Affairs, driving alignment across cross-functional leadership teams.
- Owned corporate social media handles and thought leadership, strengthening employer brand and corporate reputation through sustainability and CSR storytelling.
- Partnered with marketing to deliver integrated storytelling for a portfolio of iconic brands, creating campaigns that engaged both employees and external stakeholders.
Manager - Corporate Communications
DDB Mudra Group
Mumbai
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Led a 360-degree amplification strategy for the Omnicom-IPG Group acquisition which was Asia's most talked about agency network news of 2024, generating ~US $500K in PR value.
- Created and executed impactful campaigns for global clients including McDonald's, Volkswagen, Kenvue, Flipkart, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime.
- Developed content strategy for major advertising events including Cannes Lions, Effies, Spikes Asia, and The Drum.
Senior Account Executive
Allison + Partners
Mumbai
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Advised C-suite executives during Warner Bros. - Discovery Inc. merger, facilitating strategic decisions during a high-stakes corporate transition.
- Developed audience-first content frameworks for pop culture and entertainment properties including Cartoon Network, POGO, DC Comics, and Harry Potter, leveraging insights and influencer marketing to enhance audience engagement.
- Led client strategy sessions to align communications with business objectives.
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute client campaigns effectively.
Account Executive
SRV Media
Pune
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Executed full-funnel campaigns across press, influencers, panels, and digital platforms to drive brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed editorial calendar and social media communications, curating visual content across channels to strengthen brand presence and audience engagement.
- Coordinated education first conferences for institutes including Symbiosis International University, MIT WPU, and Delhi University, enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Education
BA - Journalism and Media Communications
MIT ADT University
Pune05-2019
Skills
- Crisis Communications
- Internal Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Media Relations
- Brand Marketing
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Social Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akanksha-gund-/
Timeline
Manager - Corporate Communications
Diageo India
05.2025 - 06.2026
Manager - Corporate Communications
DDB Mudra Group
12.2022 - 05.2025
Senior Account Executive
Allison + Partners
06.2021 - 09.2022
Account Executive
SRV Media
09.2018 - 06.2021
BA - Journalism and Media Communications
MIT ADT University