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HARINI K S

HARINI K S

Bangalore

Summary

I have over 22 years of experience in corporate communication and corporate management with a proven track record in strategic communication and reputation management. Over the years, I have worked across domains predominantly in automobiles, process outsourcing, textiles, chemicals, education, housing, and NGOs.

My current tenure of over 15 years with TVS Motor Company has seen me cement a strong relationship with global and Indian and automobile, mainline, financial and regional media. As a homegrown talent, over the years I have handled various functions and currently oversee Corporate, Product as well as global PR across 80 countries. In addition, I also manage the key communication for senior leadership. Over the last 2 years, I have led a team of 8 members to deliver outstanding PR outreach for the company.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager – Corporate Communications

TVS Motor Company
Bangalore
01.2009 - Current

Key responsibilities and Core Competencies

  • External Communications: Responsible for ensuring positive messaging via media related advisories and implementation of Communication programs under five major verticals: Corporate& sustainability EVs, International Business, entire range of products from Moped, Scooters, Commuter Motorcycles to Premium Motorcycles including UK-based Norton Motorcycles, factory racing team - TVS Racing and CSR wing – SST.
  • Stakeholder Management: Strategize with leadership team, MD and CEO offices as well as internal stakeholders such as, product management, sales & marketing and R&D to maximize brand awareness.
  • Strategy: Devise Annual & Quarterly Communication Strategy for the company as well as individual products.
  • Internal Communications: Responsible for formulation of internal communication plan and media training for senior executives to align with broad company goals.
  • Vendor & Agency Management: Responsible for strategic management of PR, Digital & Creative agencies for effective implementation of domestic and global communication campaigns.
  • Media Relations: Liaise directly with media to ensure trust-based relationships to drive key messaging and strategic communication.

Achievements

  • Creating the strategy and driving narratives for the EV entry and consolidating the leadership position in the segment for the company
  • Strategized and led two international launches for the company in Dubai and Bangkok
  • In the absence of the head of communication, led the function for over two years
  • Handled multiple crises for the company including disruptions from competition, policy framework, loss of lives etc.
  • Designed numerous campaigns that have won awards including SABRE Asia, Emmys, Fulcrum.

Assistant Manager, Corporate Communication

Hinduja Global Solutions
Bangalore
09.2005 - 05.2009

Key responsibilities and Core Competencies

  • Implement corporate communication plan to sustain and enhance the overall image of Hinduja Global Solutions
  • Creation of communication collaterals in collaboration with sales, marketing, and functional specialists
  • Liaison with the advertising agencies to develop advertisements and other communication collaterals
  • Planning and implementing internal and external branding activities
  • Quality control for deliverables, standardization of messaging across audiences, implementing policy decisions etc.
  • Develop content for an E-magazine - Global Connect
  • Organize the annual event “Rang Tarang”, client visits and other delegate visits

Achievements

  • Successfully managed the internal branding transition of HTMT to Hinduja Global Solutions

Member, Documentation

Azim Premji Foundation
Bangalore
09.2003 - 08.2005

Key responsibilities and Core Competencies

  • Documenting the processes of all programmes run by the Foundation
  • Content development for the quarterly newsletter “Learning Curve”
  • Coordination with the advertising agency across campaigns
  • Manage the portal azimpremjifoundation.org
  • Regular coverage in relevant magazines

Achievements

  • Instrumental in organizing the National Conference on Enhancing Learning in Elementary Education held in Bangalore during July 2004.

Communication Executive

BTBC
Bangalore
08.2002 - 03.2003

Key responsibilities and Core Competencies

  • Handling corporate communication activities including newsletters, events, direct mailers, media relations etc. for various clients like Resil (chemicals), Tencel India (textile), Curtin University, Western Australian University etc.

Education

Executive Programme - Creativity for Practicing Managers

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
03.2018

Post-Graduation in Communication (MS Communication) - Corporate Communication

Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), MAHE, Manipal
05.2002

Leadership Plus Program: October 2023

Women’s Resource Group: April 2018 Onwards

POSH Internal Committee: April 2019 onwards

Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Communications Strategy
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Automobile Industry Thought Leadership
  • Global Network
  • Content
  • Creativity
  • Internal Communications
  • Crisis

References

  • Pankaj Doval – National Editor, Times of India: +919868105558
  • Rajesh Chaturvedi - Co-founder and Chairman of Adfactors PR: 9820069038

Timeline

Deputy General Manager – Corporate Communications

TVS Motor Company
01.2009 - Current

Assistant Manager, Corporate Communication

Hinduja Global Solutions
09.2005 - 05.2009

Member, Documentation

Azim Premji Foundation
09.2003 - 08.2005

Communication Executive

BTBC
08.2002 - 03.2003

Executive Programme - Creativity for Practicing Managers

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Post-Graduation in Communication (MS Communication) - Corporate Communication

Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), MAHE, Manipal

Leadership Plus Program: October 2023

Women’s Resource Group: April 2018 Onwards

POSH Internal Committee: April 2019 onwards
HARINI K S