Shekar Sankari
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic leader with over 14 years of experience in political consulting, policy advocacy, and stakeholder management, driving electoral success and transformative outcomes. Spearheaded high-impact campaigns across multiple states, managing 10+ Cr budgets and cross-functional teams of 50+. Expert in data-driven policy formulation, crisis management, and public engagement, delivering measurable results in complex political landscapes. Proficient in Telugu, Hindi & English, with a proven record of forging high-level partnerships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Principal
I-PAC
07.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated high-impact political campaigns in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Tamil Nadu, managing 50+ campaign staff and budgets exceeding INR 10 Cr.
- Spearheaded policy analysis and electoral research, developing citizen-focused manifestos that increased voter engagement by 15%.
- Collaborated with Ministers, MLAs, and MPs to strategize and execute initiatives, delivering measurable electoral victories in 3 state campaigns.
Geo Head
Indiavidual Learning Limited (Jio Embibe)
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Secured strategic partnerships with two educational institutions, closing deals worth INR 2.88 Cr through targeted stakeholder engagement.
- Short-term project
Regional Head - Business Development
Raudra Edu Services
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Forged partnerships with universities (e.g., JNTU, GITAM, RGPV), generating 30,000+ leads via 50+ webinars and signing an MOU with Telangana Government for 2,000+ student scholarships.
- Enhanced brand reach, driving 1.5 lakh leads and 25% regional market share growth.
- (Unacademy)
Regional Head
Manhattan Review India
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Led business development across 3 states (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka), increasing revenue by 20% through foreign university partnerships and education fairs.
- Managed 13 Branches, 23-member team, overseeing budgeting, P&L, and promotional campaigns.
Sr. Manager - Marketing
Talent Sprint
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Spearheaded marketing for Data Science, AI-ML, Pega University, and BFSI courses, increasing enrollments via digital campaigns and college partnerships in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- Initiated WISE (Women in Software Engineering) and WhatIndustryWants (#WIW) programs.
Manager - Marketing
T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 11.2016
- Led marketing for GATE & technical courses, boosting enrollments by 18% YOY through ATL/BTL campaigns, college partnerships, and franchise support across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
Education
MBA - Marketing & HR
Osmania University Campus
01.2012
B.Sc. - Statistics
Kakatiya University
01.2010
Skills
- Political Strategy
- Campaign Orchestration
- Crisis Management
- Public Advocacy
- Electoral Data Analytics
- Data-Driven Policy Formulation
- Stakeholder Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Partnership Development
Certification
Global Diplomacy - Diplomacy in the Modern World, University of London, SOAS, 2024-01-01
Timeline
Senior Principal
I-PAC
07.2022 - Current
Geo Head
Indiavidual Learning Limited (Jio Embibe)
05.2022 - 07.2022
Regional Head - Business Development
Raudra Edu Services
03.2021 - 04.2022
Regional Head
Manhattan Review India
03.2019 - 03.2021
Sr. Manager - Marketing
Talent Sprint
11.2016 - 07.2017
Manager - Marketing
T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 11.2016
MBA - Marketing & HR
Osmania University Campus
B.Sc. - Statistics
Kakatiya University