Munj Pandya
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic communications professional offering expertise in building partnerships, strategic thinking and managing communications mandate. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in client and media relations management. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful communications strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Years of post-graduation experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - Corporate Marketing
Blue Star Limited
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Blue Star Preservation Champs: Led a school outreach, engaging over 10,000 students across Thane through a sustainability-themed quiz.
- Blue Star's History Wall: Partnered with tech teams to enhance the UI and streamline content for Blue Star's interactive digital wall.
- Corporate Events: Planned and executed 10+ corporate events using efficient project management, including internal leadership events, product launches, and dealer meets.
- Sponsorships and Associations: Drove communication and visibility across 30+ CII and non-CII industry events.
- Press Conferences: Managed 10 press conferences for the CPAG and CRBG divisions across key cities, including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow.
- Branding: Upgraded pan-India corporate signage and branding across offices and plants, from design to deployment.
Associate Group Head
Lintas Live (MullenLowe Lintas)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Key Clients: SOCIAL Offline, Porsche India, Etihad, Bayer (Consumer Health), BIC Cello, Re'Equil, Lifebuoy, and SATS Food Solutions India.
- Lifebuoy – H for Handwash: Rolled out the H-for-Handwashing games (2024), and supported the strategy for the 2025 AI Hippo launch.
- Porsche – Customized Macan: Curated auto media experiences for Macan customization; secured top-engagement models for Porsche's media fleet.
- SATS India – Bengaluru Facility Launch: Directed media relations and brand film production for SATS India's largest facility launch.
- SOCIAL – Outlet Launches: Managed communications for six new outlets, including the landmark 50th store.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, timely project delivery.
Account Manager
Edelman
Mumbai
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Key Clients: DP World, Embassy of the UAE, Even Healthcare, and Swiss Re GBS India
- 1 Year of CEPA: Positioned DP World as a key CEPA enabler by conceptualizing and delivering a state media documentary showcasing India–UAE trade ties.
- Funding announcements for Even Healthcare.
- Briefed and advised the Ambassador of the UAE to India , as well as senior DP World leadership and Swiss Re GBS, on external communications strategy and positioning.
- Coordinated seamlessly with internal teams (India and global) and external PR, public affairs, and digital partners to ensure timely, aligned campaign delivery.
- Designed and implemented crisis communication frameworks to manage sensitive issues and safeguard brand reputation.
Account Manager
Avian We
Mumbai
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Key Clients: Godrej & Boyce, thyssenkrupp Industries & Industrial Solutions, upGrad for Business, Blue Energy Motors, and Varroc Engineering.
- 125 Years of Godrej & Boyce: Launched a comic book origin story with Amar Chitra Katha, and drove media strategy around the milestone.
- Managed quarter results' communications for Varroc Engineering.
- Played a vital role in driving new business for the agency.
Deputy Manager
Ketchum Sampark
Mumbai
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Key Clients: Project Management Institute*, ŠKODA AUTO India, ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India, HPE, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd., GoAir Airlines and Korn Ferry.
- India 2.0 – ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen: Contributed to the India 2.0 repositioning, launching India-focused models like the ŠKODA Kushaq and the VW Tiguan.
- ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen Media Night: Organized a flagship event hosting over 100 journalists for the multi-brand car unveil ahead of the Auto Expo 2020.
- Volkswagen Dieselgate: A member of the core communications team managing Volkswagen's Dieselgate crisis in India.
- Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group supported crisis communication efforts during the 2021 bankruptcy proceedings.
- GoAir Mumbai–Bangkok Launch: Managed media engagement and coverage for GoAir's international route launch in Thailand.
- World IAA Congress 2019: Managed media relations for the first India-hosted World IAA Congress in Kochi, coordinating with over 35 journalists over three days.
Brand Consultant
Media Moments
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Key Clients: Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott (Outer Rind Road),
Sumeru Foods, Housejoy, TCL, and FuelADream. - Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including media and
industry influencers, to create positive brand experiences. - Managed and oversaw day-to-day operations for clients.
Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded
communication goals.
Education
MBA - Communications Management
06.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
06.2012 - 04.2015
Skills
Stakeholder Management
undefinedTimeline
Deputy Manager - Corporate Marketing - Blue Star Limited
07.2024 - 11.2025
Associate Group Head - Lintas Live (MullenLowe Lintas)
09.2023 - 06.2024
Account Manager - Edelman
07.2022 - 09.2023
Account Manager - Avian We
12.2021 - 06.2022
Deputy Manager - Ketchum Sampark
02.2018 - 12.2021
Brand Consultant - Media Moments
05.2017 - 01.2018
Symbiosis Institute of Media And Communications - MBA, Communications Management
06.2015 - 04.2017
The Maharaja Sayajirao University - Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management
06.2012 - 04.2015