Karun Arya

About Karun Arya

A deeply passionate and results-driven corporate affairs specialist and brand builder with 15+ years of experience in developing, leading, and successfully managing corporate reputation management, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, corporate development/IR, brand strategy, issues & crisis management, and integrated communication programs. Fosters collaboration with internal & external stakeholders for the successful execution of all strategic company growth initiatives including: fundraising, strategic partnerships, special projects & new initiatives, corporate communications and brand marketing strategy. Leads design, development and implementation of new business initiatives with key stakeholders - investors, partners, and media. His extensive regional experience, very strong local, regional and global media relationships and, a robust understanding of individual market complexities and unique local communications and government relations nuances across Asia Pacific markets enables Karun to consistently deliver strategic, knowledge-driven consultancy and design conversations that ensure true and measurable business outcome. Karun has been involved in crypto since 2016 and more heavily involved in the NFT and web3 space since late 2020. He is a firm believer in the decentralised, trust economy that is being developed with community at its core. is excited to partner with like-minded people and organisations on the same journey. Specialties: Brand Strategy, Corporate Communications, Story-telling, International Media Relations, Investor Relations, Issues/ Crisis Management, development/fundraising communications, Cross-functional Senior Stakeholder Management, New Business Generation & Development, Strategic Consulting, Digital Marketing, Industry Research, Government Relations, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Digital Communications, Corporate Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships.

Experience

1. Investor & Advisor

   Gajigesa Kredivo Group

   Aug 2020 — Present · SG

Education

• La Salle Catholic College Preparatory

  High School Diploma

  2001 — 2003

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Business Administration

  2003 — 2006