Nikhil Gulati
Gurgaon
Summary
Strategic communication leader with expertise in crisis management and reputation enhancement. Developed impactful campaigns and engaged executives to drive brand initiatives. Skilled in content creation and media relations, fostering strong stakeholder relationships while managing high-stakes communications.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Crisis and Executive Communication
Amazon
Gurgaon
06.2025 - Current
- Develop proactive and reactive strategies to manage reputational risks for Amazon.
- Managed executive communications for 10 VPs across the organization.
Head of Communication
Royal Enfield
Gurgaon
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Introduced Flying Flea, Royal Enfield's first electric vehicle brand, in India.
- Implemented initiatives to strengthen brand affinity to class-leading products.
- Formulated strategies for building corporate reputation through impactful campaigns.
Principal PR - Lead, Reputation & Crisis Management India, Middle-East, SE Asia
Amazon
Gurgaon
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Strategized & formulated proactive & reactive mechanisms to mitigate reputational risks for Amazon in India and Middle East Region
Deputy General Manager - Communications
Ford India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
11.2013 - 07.2021
- Created & executed award winning product launch & sustenance campaigns ;
- Led strategy for Ford's social channels;
- Customer outreach & experiential
Manager, Corporate Communications
Star India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
09.2012 - 11.2013
- In Charge of Corporate Reputation & Media Relations
Staff Reporter
Dow Jones Newswires, The Wall Street Journal
New Delhi
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Led India transport coverage with focus on autos & aviation
Senior Correspondent
Financial Chronicle
New Delhi
03.2008 - 07.2009
- Part of founding team. Was the head of corporate bureau
Corporate Correspondent
Press Trust of India
New Delhi
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Led reportage on various sectors, including autos & pharma
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Subharti University
New Delhi, India01.2019
Bachelor of Journalism - Mass Communication
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi, India01.2005
Skills
- Corporate communication and media relations
- Crisis and strategic communication
- Content writing and editing
- Internal and policy communication
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Frequent Traveler | Avid Reader | Passionate Writer | Keen Observer of Current Affairs | Binge Watching TV | Border Line Glutton | Astronomy Geek | Trivia Hoarder
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Head of Crisis and Executive Communication
Amazon
06.2025 - Current
Head of Communication
Royal Enfield
11.2024 - 05.2025
Principal PR - Lead, Reputation & Crisis Management India, Middle-East, SE Asia
Amazon
07.2021 - 11.2024
Deputy General Manager - Communications
Ford India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 07.2021
Manager, Corporate Communications
Star India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2012 - 11.2013
Staff Reporter
Dow Jones Newswires, The Wall Street Journal
07.2009 - 09.2012
Senior Correspondent
Financial Chronicle
03.2008 - 07.2009
Corporate Correspondent
Press Trust of India
01.2006 - 03.2008
Masters of Business Administration -
Subharti University
Bachelor of Journalism - Mass Communication
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University