Piyush Bhusari

About Piyush Bhusari

I currently work with Ernst & Young (EY) on communications for the Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela—a once-in-a-generation public event that brings together faith, governance, scale, and responsibility. My role sits at the intersection of storytelling, media engagement, and stakeholder communication, helping translate complex, multi-agency efforts into clear and trustworthy public narratives.Before this, I spent 2.6 years as a Senior Consultant with Palladium Consulting India Private Limited, working closely with the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). The work ranged from day-to-day press communication and news editing to managing high-pressure moments like press conferences and crisis situations. That phase taught me the discipline of public communication and the importance of getting both facts and tone right.Earlier in my career, I was a journalist with The Times of India for over a decade, reporting across Western Maharashtra and Pune. Journalism shaped how I think, ask better questions, listen carefully, verify relentlessly, and respect the reader. A JRP Fellowship in Austria added a global lens to this journey and reinforced my belief in thoughtful, responsible storytelling.Beyond work, I travel whenever I can and photograph what I see. It’s a quiet practice that keeps me grounded and reminds me why stories matter in the first place.

Experience

1. Senior Project Consultant

   EY

   Jan 2026 — Present · Nashik, IN

   Engaged with EY as a senior project consultant for the Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela, supporting strategic communication planning, media engagement, and narrative development for a complex, high-visibility public programme involving multiple government stakeholders.

Education

• Pad. Dr. D.Y.Patil University

  M.Tech, Bioinformatics

  2007 — 2009

• Department of communication & Journalism, Pune University.

  Master in Journalism & Mass Communication, New Media

  2010 — 2012