James Antony

About James Antony

I am a senior communications and stakeholder relations professional with 17+ years of experience shaping corporate reputation, guiding executive communications, and managing stakeholder engagement at the highest levels.My career has been largely built at the intersection of Corporate Communications, Brand Management, Executive Office Strategy, and Cultural Engagement. I have worked closely with senior leadership, international partners, and global organizations to deliver initiatives that strengthen reputation, secure strategic opportunities, and create lasting stakeholder trust. I have had the privilege of working in high-trust leadership environments, where discretion, precision, and strategic alignment are critical.Highlights of my work include:• Supporting India’s successful bid for the 2023 International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai.• Playing a pivotal role in the launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) India Weekend in New York.• Managed end-to-end communications for high-profile family events, including international guest engagement.• Speech writing, briefing notes, and interview coordination for global forums, media, and cultural events.• Coordinating with global institutions such as the International Olympic Committee, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and leading international brands.• Establishing and streamlining communication systems, SOPs, and workflows for the Chairperson’s Office.• Positioning the Chairperson as a patron of the arts and a leading voice in Indian sport through strategic communications.• Providing trusted communications and strategy support to executive leadership in a Chairperson’s office environment.Translating executive objectives into actionable communication strategies, building stakeholder trust, and delivering exceptional results in high-pressure scenarios. My approach is grounded in collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to connect strategy with execution.Always open to conversations on communications strategy, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager

   Reliance Industries Limited

   Sep 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Liaising with International and National companies/organizations for Apex projects.• Governance support for Board Meetings – Preparing Talking Points, Summarising documents for Board Meetings • Preparing concise and informative documents/briefing notes/talking points for international meetings, conferences, interviews, including drafting of speeches and video scripts.• Led corrective measures to improve efficiency and people management, including designing SOPs, organizing training workshops, and mentoring new hires

Education

• Lala Lajpatrai Academy of Management

  PGDBA, Marketing-Finance

  2006 — 2008

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

  Certification, Business/Corporate Communications

  2016 — 2017

• St. Andrews College of Commerce & Arts, Bandra

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Business/Management

  2000 — 2005