Renu Vasanth Kumar

About Renu Vasanth Kumar

An integrated career in sustainability, marketing services, communications, public relations and ESG (environment, social, governance) research.=> ESG ratings and research including outreach programs and online product development for controversial news, stakeholder interviews, data aggregation, best-in-context™ reporting and primary data matrix=> Strategic direction and devising of sustainability programs for leading organizations in the country=> Designing programs across reporting, assurance, environment, community investment, strategy, stakeholder engagement and sustainability indices => Speaking assignments and product training=> New business identification and development=> Collaborative skills within and outside the organization; capabilities to identify and build strategic relationships and alliances across cultures and functions=> Two decades in marketing services; strategizing and implementing marketing programs, building alliances and partnerships, managing brands and public relations across India, Middle East and Australia New Zealand Specialties: Sustainability, ESG Research, Marketing Services, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships, Communication, Public Relations and Stakeholder engagement

Experience

1. Head of Citizenship, Asia Pacific and Middle East

   Barclays

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• Asian Institute of Management, Manila

  eMBA, General Management

  2003 — 2004

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

  1987 — 1989

• University of Cambridge

  PG Certificate in Sustainable Business, Sustainability

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Direct Marketing
• Capacity Building
• Business Development
• Sustainability
• Marketing Research
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Advertising
• Strategy
• Management
• Team Management
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Sustainable Development
• Business Planning
• Leadership
• Product Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Program Management
• Corporate Communications
• Management Consulting
• Brand Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Emerging Markets
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Community Engagement
• Marketing Strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Training
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy Development
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Consulting
• Analytics
• Public Relations