Ajay Padmanabhan
Leading Corporate Communications with Digital Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement | Trouble shooter | Reputation | Crisis Communication | Public Affairs
- Role
- Vice President & Head - Corporate Communications & Pr at Intellismart Infra
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ajay Padmanabhan
With over 23 years of \"skin in the game\" across diverse sectors, Ajay Padmanabhan is a proven leader in strategic communication, PR, public affairs, and crisis management, Ajay Padmanabhan is a seasoned strategic communicator and troubleshooter. He adeptly shapes brand narratives, untangles complex issues, and cultivates favorable environments for businesses to operate and advance.Ajay\'s expertise spans corporates, PR agencies, government, not for profits and sports, allowing him to quickly adapt and translate strategic business goals into impactful communication objectives. He is particularly skilled in crisis preparedness and management, stakeholder communication, and public affairs, adept at engaging diverse stakeholders, including communities, media and government, even in hostile situations. An energetic, analytical leader, Ajay leverages his strong fundamentals and inclusive approach to deliver impactful stories that resonate and advance organizational vision.
Experience
Vice President & Head - Corporate Communications & Pr
Aug 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
IntelliSmart Infra, a joint venture between the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), is dedicated to revolutionizing the utilities sector through cutting-edge technology, Blockchain, AI/ML, sustainability and driving efficiency in the energy ecosystem using Big data.
Education
MICA | The School of Ideas
PG Certificate Program, Marketing and Brand Management
IIBM
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing
University of Kerala
B Sc., Mathematics
1993 — 1996
VBM - Westminster, London. Trainer Neil Chapman
Crisis communication, Planning & Readiness Preparing an Organisation for Effective Crisis Response
Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI)
Certified Sports Manger, Sports Management
2018 — 2019
AUS
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
Skills
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Business Strategy
- Marketing Communications
- Product Launch
- Brand Development
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Press Releases
- Digital Media
- Marketing
- Training
- Marketing Management
- Project Planning
- Team Management
- Internal & External Communications
- Social Media
- Content Development
- Strategy
- Strategic Communications
- Digital Marketing
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Social Media Marketing
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Communications Planning
- Crisis Management
- Integrated Marketing
- New Media
- Corporate Communications
- Reputation Management
- Leadership
- Management
- Media Planning
- Market Research
- Advertising
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