Ashwini Samraj

About Ashwini Samraj

With over 15 years of experience in public relations, marketing communications, and global communications, I am a passionate and strategic corporate communications leader at Amazon, overseeing Asia, Australia, Middle East, and Africa. My mission is to enhance Amazon\'s reputation, brand awareness, and stakeholder engagement through impactful external and internal communications and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.In my current role, I manage a team of communications professionals who work closely with various business units, media outlets, government agencies, and community partners to deliver consistent, timely, and relevant messages across multiple channels and platforms. I also lead corporate communications for the APAC and MENA region across topics like brand reputation, sustainability, fulfilment, transportation and workplace, ensuring that our employees, customers, and partners are well-informed and aligned with Amazon\'s vision, values, and goals. Some of my key achievements include launching and executing several successful campaigns, events, and programs that showcase Amazon\'s innovation, diversity, sustainability, and customer obsession, as well as securing multiple positive media coverage and recognition for Amazon\'s work culture, practices, and impact.

Experience

1. Director, Pr & Communications, India

   Amazon

   Feb 2025 — Present

Education

• Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore

  High School

  1998 — 2000

• St. John's High School, Bangalore

  High School

  1993 — 1998

• Bishop Cotton Womens Christian Law College

  Bachelor's Degree

  2000 — 2003

• Kristu Jayanti College Of Management And Tech

  Master's Degree, Social Work

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Executive-Level Communication
• Corporate Communications
• Corporate Social Media
• Vendor Management
• Software Project Management
• Team Management
• Employee Engagement
• Strategic Communications
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Leadership
• Newsletters
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Internal Communications
• Program Management
• Corporate Events
• Management
• Business Management
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning