Alok Dash

About Alok Dash

Integrated Communications Professional with 14 years of experience in external communications across PR agencies and corporates. Thanks to my management education background, I\'m adept at understanding the unique organizational context and business nuances. Have demonstrable expertise in converting business narratives into meaningful stories and amplifying them via traditional and digital channels. When not at work, I like to spend time reading books and watching sports and documentaries.

Experience

1. Group Head

   MSL India

   Jul 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   This is my second stint at MSL, one of India\'s top 3 PR consultancies. I lead the Consumer Practice at MSL Bangalore. My portfolio of clients includes marquee names from Real Estate, Pipes & Fittings, Amusement Park & Hospitality, Fintech, Edtech, D2C and Telecom sectors. My role involves PR strategy, crisis management, new business development, team management, client servicing and media engagement.

Education

• Vikas Vidyalayam Junior College

  Intermediate , Physics Chemistry Botany & Zoology

• Saraswati Vidya Vihar Visakhapatnam

  Class 10, English Science Maths Hindi Social Studies

• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

  BBA, Management

  2006 — 2009

• SDM Institute for Management Development

  PGDM, Marketing

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Strategic Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Venture Capital
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Brand Management
• E-Commerce
• Press Releases
• Social Media Marketing
• Research
• Account Management
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• New Business Development
• Management
• Mentoring
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Marketing Communications
• Business Development
• Strategic Public Relations Planning
• Social Media
• Start-Up Ventures
• Marketing
• Market Research
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Writing