Harish Iyer

About Harish Iyer

A fearless voice for inclusion, equity, and transformative change, seamlessly bridging activism, corporate leadership, and strategic storytelling. With a legacy of driving policy reform, shaping institutional frameworks, and influencing global conversations, I bring advocacy into boardrooms and business strategy into social impact. From pioneering DE & I initiatives in the corporate sector to leading groundbreaking Supreme Court petitions, my work turns ideas into action and voices into movements. Featured across global forums, high-profile media, and thought-leading publications, I craft narratives that inspire action and create lasting change.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Head of Diversity Equity Inclusion

   Axis Bank

   Apr 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• St. Xavier's College

  M. Sc. 1

  2001 — 2003

• National Institute of Event Management

  Post Graduate Diploma

  2002 — 2003

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Science - MS

  2020 — 2023

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Masters

• XIC (Xavier Institute of Communication)

  Diploma

  2001 — 2002

• University of Mumbai

  B.Sc.

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Therapeutic Listening
• Creative Direction
• Social Media
• Creative Writing
• Digital Marketing
• Content Development
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Corporate Branding
• Creative Strategy
• Individual Counselling
• Management
• Social Listening
• Blogging
• Corporate Social Media
• Social Welfare
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Personal Counselling
• Media Planning
• Digital Media
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Concept Development
• Strategic Communications
• Brand Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Editing
• Idea Generation
• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Advertising
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Communications
• Hosting Events