DILIP G
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic communications leader with 15+ years of experience advising enterprise organisations, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and high-growth technology companies across India and international markets. Proven track record partnering with CXOs and senior leadership to shape market positioning, build communications functions, and navigate complex reputation and transformation phases. Has operated across consulting, in-house, and entrepreneurial roles, including serving as de facto Head of Global PR for a scaling martech company across APAC, MENA, ANZ, and Europe. Recognised for translating business priorities into credible narrative strategy that strengthens leadership visibility, supports expansion agendas, and drives stakeholder trust.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant (Account Director)
Archetype
Bangalore
03.2025 - Current
- Senior advisor to enterprise and GCC leadership teams on external narrative strategy during organisational growth, transformation, and reputation-sensitive periods
- Partner with CXOs and India leadership to guide positioning decisions, media posture, and reputational risk management
- Lead high-stakes Tier-1 journalist engagements and executive briefing programs to strengthen leadership perception beyond announcement-driven cycles
- Identify and close narrative gaps impacting media coverage quality and leadership visibility
- Influence premium retainer and strategic advisory mandates through business-aligned narrative frameworks
- Trusted advisor during leadership transitions and sensitive stakeholder situations
Associate Director
Gutenberg
Bengaluru
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Led strategic communications planning across enterprise technology, BFSI, and manufacturing sectors
- Acted as senior communications advisor for marquee clients including Digit Insurance, Millennium Management, Hitachi Vantara, and LAPP
- Built and scaled multi-level account teams, improving delivery governance and stakeholder confidence
- Designed communications programs spanning leadership visibility, thought leadership, and corporate reputation building
- Translated complex business priorities into focused communication strategies supporting brand and stakeholder outcomes
- Contributed to new business acquisition through category insight and narrative development
Global Public Relations Manager - MENA, APAC, ANZ & Europe
Pixis
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated as de facto Head of Global PR, leading communications strategy across four international markets
- Built and scaled the global PR function, establishing governance structures, agency ecosystem, and unified messaging architecture
- Defined global communications strategy supporting international expansion, brand credibility, and demand generation
- Managed distributed cross-regional teams and agencies ensuring execution consistency and narrative alignment
- Developed sustained thought leadership programs with global business media and industry analysts
- Partnered with growth and demand leadership to align communications with pipeline generation and market-entry strategy
- Monitored competitive, regulatory, and media landscapes to proactively mitigate reputational risk
Account Director
FleishmanHillard
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Member of Bengaluru leadership team responsible for strategic enterprise client delivery
- Led multi-location communications programs for Capgemini, Mercedes-Benz, and Advance Auto Parts
- Advised enterprise leadership teams on crisis communications, stakeholder messaging, and executive positioning
- Supported new business development through senior-level narrative strategy and pitch advisory
Founder
Brand Cocoon
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Founded and scaled boutique communications advisory supporting startups and growth-stage companies across India and international markets
- Secured and delivered mandates across AI, prop-tech, ed-tech, and SME sectors
- Partnered with founders to build investor visibility, media credibility, and ecosystem positioning
- Led full-stack communications delivery spanning strategy, content, media engagement, and stakeholder communications
- Managed commercial sustainability, pricing, and client retention strategy
Public Relations Consultant
Candour Communications
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Strategic advisor supporting enterprise technology communications programs alongside global teams
- Worked with international clients including SonicWall, SUSE, and Lenovo DCG
- Guided story development, senior media engagement, and global narrative alignment
- Provided industry insights and positioning inputs to global communications teams
Associate Manager - Brand Communications
Madison World
Bengaluru
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Led brand communications programs across FMCG, B2B, and enterprise sectors
- Delivered Tier-1 campaigns for Britannia Industries, Bosch Power Tools, and GSN Games
- Managed crisis communications and online reputation management for large consumer brands
- Supported branch growth through new client acquisition and retention strategy
Senior Brand Executive
The PRactice
Bengaluru
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Supported enterprise and consumer communications mandates across media relations and stakeholder engagement
- Conducted industry and competitive research informing communication strategy
- Built foundational expertise in crisis communications and client advisory
Senior Associate
Genesis BCW
Bangalore
07.2011 - 09.2013
- Managed communications for GE Healthcare, Vodafone, Pepsi, Fox Traveller, Cartoon Network, and KFC
- Supported senior marketing leadership through industry intelligence and policy research
- Led product launch communications and integrated campaign execution
Associate - Internal Communications
Fidelity Investments
India
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Founding member of Internal Communications team
- Supported employee engagement and leadership messaging programs
- Developed early corporate communications expertise within a global financial organisation
Education
PGDM - Marketing
St. Xavier's Institute of Communications
Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Narrative Development
- Reputation Management
- Risk Management
- Executive Positioning
- Leadership Visibility
- Global Communications Strategy
- Multi-Market Communications Strategy
- Media Relations
- Analyst Relations
- Thought Leadership
- Industry Storytelling
- Crisis Communications
- Issues Communications
- Stakeholder Advisory
- CXO Advisory
Personal Information
Title: Communications Director | Enterprise, GCC & Global Communications
Awards
- Campaign of the Year - Pepsi 'Change the Game'
- Excellence in Client Servicing - GE Healthcare
- Multiple client recognition awards for delivery quality and retention
Core Expertise
- Strategic Communications & Narrative Development
- Reputation & Risk Management
- Executive Positioning & Leadership Visibility
- Global / Multi-Market Communications Strategy
- Media & Analyst Relations
- Thought Leadership & Industry Storytelling
- Crisis & Issues Communications
- Stakeholder & CXO Advisory
Timeline
Senior Consultant (Account Director)
Archetype
03.2025 - Current
Associate Director
Gutenberg
11.2023 - 03.2025
Global Public Relations Manager - MENA, APAC, ANZ & Europe
Pixis
08.2022 - 10.2023
Account Director
FleishmanHillard
09.2021 - 06.2022
Founder
Brand Cocoon
04.2019 - 07.2021
Public Relations Consultant
Candour Communications
04.2019 - 05.2021
Associate Manager - Brand Communications
Madison World
03.2015 - 03.2019
Senior Brand Executive
The PRactice
04.2013 - 03.2015
Senior Associate
Genesis BCW
07.2011 - 09.2013
Associate - Internal Communications
Fidelity Investments
01.2007 - 01.2010
PGDM - Marketing
St. Xavier's Institute of Communications