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PRADEEP KUMAR

PRADEEP KUMAR

PR & Corporate Communication
Delhi

Summary

Integrated brand communications professional with 16 years of experience and a strong passion for brand storytelling that drives audience connect and business growth. Highly driven communications specialist with an MBA in Marketing and over 16 years of experience in PR & Corporate Communications in a range of sectors, including FMCG, Hospitality, EdTech, Aviation, Healthcare (consumer), and Infrastructure segment. My expertise lies in integrated brand communications, particularly in the corporate and consumer segments. I have a keen understanding of the power of creative storytelling, content marketing, and digital communication, as well as the ability to build thought leadership, strategic media relations, and partnerships. I take pride in having created award-winning campaigns that have been recognised not only in India but also across the Asia Pacific region. As a PR professional, I am always humbled by the ability to narrate brand stories and excited by the opportunities to tell them in new and engaging ways.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager – Lead External Communication Strategy

ADANI ENTERPRISE
Ahmedabad
09.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined communication within multiple business units and the group to ensure single united messaging is communicated across external, internal, and social media platforms to align with business goals
  • Built relationships with international media to shape and amplify the company’s narrative and relationship with Adani leadership team
  • Organized media engagements, site visits, and press briefings to showcase infrastructure developments
  • Developed thought leadership platforms for the Chairman and second-generation leaders by securing high impact speaking opportunities
  • Amplified positive narratives and mitigated negative sentiment through strategic social media campaigns and influencer engagement during crisis
  • Led crisis communication efforts, managing media briefings and safeguarding the company’s reputation during critical situations by building messaging statement
  • Collaborated with third-party agencies and internal teams to drive consistent, impactful communication across all channels
  • Media and non-media partnership for strengthening the brand image across WEF, COP, Times Network, Hindustan time and others

Director – Corporate Affairs and Communication

SNAPDEAL INDIA
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Build and protect reputation through internal and external communications: executive visibility & speaking engagements; PR/media relations; social media; issues management; employee engagement
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the senior management and their business teams to develop and implement internal and external communications programs that achieve critical business objectives
  • Oversee agency to develop PR strategy
  • Develop media relationships
  • Improved visibility; exceeded targets by securing coverage in top-tier electronic & print media
  • Preparing CEO presentations and speeches geared towards external and internal stakeholders

Group Business Director – Consumer & Corporate Brands Portfolio

AVIAN WE
Delhi
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Clients include PepsiCo India (CSR & Corporate), Vistara, Yatra.com, Accor Group, Whitehat Jr
  • (Part of Byjus), Reckitt (Dettol, Durex, Harpic, Lysol etc.), Reckitt CSR (Banega Swasth India), GMAC, Tetra Pak, Viacom18
  • Creating, conceptualizing, and driving compelling solution-focused campaigns, creating real impact for brands
  • Custodian for brand storytelling across clients - building the foundation for each brand in the form of a narrative through industry research, environment mapping, need gap analysis, and stakeholder interviews – supported by a customised integrated communications plan and compelling solution-focused campaigns
  • Campaigns have won accolades at industry awards: SABRE South Asia, SABRE Global, Kaleido, IPRCCA

Communication Lead India and SEA – (VIU – OTT Platform)

VUCLIP – A PCCW MEDIA COMPANY
Mumbai
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Oversee the development and implementation of campaign strategy Communications for the brand across emerging markets (India, Middle East, SEA)
  • The Breadth of work includes corporate narrative development and storytelling, leadership positioning and executive communication, consumer communications, and communicating key business developments including market entries, product launches, and geo expansions

Manager – Communications

VIACOM 18 MEDIA PVT LTD
Mumbai
03.2014 - 04.2017
  • As a brand lead for VOOT (viacom18’s digital platform), Vh1, Comedy Central, LIVE Viacom18 was responsible for successfully planning and executing brand-led campaigns
  • Chisel corporate brand messaging for consistency, efficacy, and raise external executive profiles in coordination with the communications director
  • Leverage widespread media relations for a positive brand reputation to build brand Viacom18 as Media & Entertainment powerhouse
  • Planned and executed consumer communication for flagship properties for brands like VOOT, Vh1, Comedy Central, and LIVE Viacom18

Senior Executive – Business Communication

KPMG INDIA
Delhi
05.2012 - 02.2014

Associate

PENN SCHOEN BERLAND
Delhi
06.2011 - 05.2012

Senior Associate – Consumer and Brand Marketing

GENESIS BURSON-MARSTELLER
Mumbai
05.2008 - 05.2011

Education

PGDBM - Marketing & International Business

Indian Business Academy
Bangaluru
04.2006 - 03.2008

Bachelor’s - biotechnology

Jai Hind College
Mumbai
03.2002 - 04.2005

Skills

Keycampaigns

  • VIVO India launch, Led the communication campaign for the international handset manufacturers VIVO Mobile.
  • Vh1 Supersonic, Have established Vh1 Supersonics’ role and eminence in India’s growing dance music genre. During my tenure with the brand, it became a category game-changer and trendsetter, winning multiple awards and accolades for brand building through communication. (SABRE DIAMOND for BRAND BUILDING| IPRCCA BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA)
  • Vuclip, Repositioning from a technology company to a MediaTech company. Launch of Viu into regional markets and international expansion to South Africa and Myanmar.
  • Reckitt, Dettol Handwash Challenge (IPRCCA MOST INNOVATIVE USE of SOCIAL MEDIA & BEST USE OF CONTENT) Dettol Banega Swasth India (IPRCCA Healthcare Marketing Campaign | SABRE Global Best 40 Campaign)

Timeline

General Manager – Lead External Communication Strategy

ADANI ENTERPRISE
09.2024 - Current

Director – Corporate Affairs and Communication

SNAPDEAL INDIA
09.2022 - 09.2024

Group Business Director – Consumer & Corporate Brands Portfolio

AVIAN WE
01.2020 - 09.2022

Communication Lead India and SEA – (VIU – OTT Platform)

VUCLIP – A PCCW MEDIA COMPANY
04.2017 - 01.2020

Manager – Communications

VIACOM 18 MEDIA PVT LTD
03.2014 - 04.2017

Senior Executive – Business Communication

KPMG INDIA
05.2012 - 02.2014

Associate

PENN SCHOEN BERLAND
06.2011 - 05.2012

Senior Associate – Consumer and Brand Marketing

GENESIS BURSON-MARSTELLER
05.2008 - 05.2011

PGDBM - Marketing & International Business

Indian Business Academy
04.2006 - 03.2008

Bachelor’s - biotechnology

Jai Hind College
03.2002 - 04.2005
PRADEEP KUMARPR & Corporate Communication