Shalini Singh

About Shalini Singh

An Integrated Communications, Public Affairs & Sustainability professional with 27+ years of multi-industry experience-Renewables, Power, Cement, Automotive, Pharma, IT, Telecom & Textiles & Garments. Served as VP & Group Head Brand & Communication for RPG Group and its group companies. As VP & Head- Corporate Communications & Sustainability Holcim, India was responsible for both its listed entities in India- Ambuja & ACC. Also served as Chief-Corporate Communications, CSR & Sustainability at Tata Power. Established & institutionalized Communication function in top Indian companies - Ambuja & ACC, Tata Power, Accenture, Arvind Mills & Airtel.Globally recognised for her work in the fields of Communication, CSR & Sustainability. Played a key role in positioning Holcim & its two companies- ACC & Ambuja Cements in India. By considerably increasing \"media visibility\" & creating a \"strong digital face,\" established a strong brand reputation of Ambuja & ACC as two of the \"Most Trusted and Sustainable Brands in 2021–2022. She spearheaded the first corporate sustainability campaign of Holcim in India #ChangeTheStory which drew attention to the urgent issues surrounding climate change & served as a catalyst for inspiring others. Gold Award at IMAGEXX Awards 2022 & Bronze Award at ABBY Awards 2022 are one of the many awards received. Led Holcim team to #13 position in Reputation Today\'s list of the Top 30 Corporate Communications Teams in India in 2022 & was recognized as one of Asia\'s Top Sustainability Superwomen List of Honor in 2019. Appeared on lists of the Top 100 Influencers in India for 2020 & the Top 100 Communications Professionals for 2018 by Reputation Today. As a CXO at Tata Power, she led Corporate Communications, CSR, Sustainability & Skill Centres & held positions of CEO & Managing Trustee of TPCDT. She served as a Nominee Director on key Tata Power subsidiaries- TPDDL & Walwan Solar( largest solar subsidiary). As an ardent supporter of social & environmental causes she has been a TEDx speaker at IIMA. She has led decarbonization & Circular Economy programs and established Tata Power as a thought leader in Sustainability & the first utility in India to announce its net zero ambitions.Before Tata Power, headed Marketing & Communications for Accenture\'s in India. At Airtel, she was a member of the launch team for Airtel\'s entry strategy into the Western Region telecom circles. She started her career with Arvind Mills followed by Kale Consultants, an IT firm. She has a Master’s degree in Communications & Extension from M.S. University Baroda.

Experience

1. Fellow

   Board Stewardship

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Focus Areas:•Champion the embodiment of Board Stewardship in Reputation Building, Sustainability & CSR leadership and Governance.•Consistently uphold core values, Ethics, Integrity, and strong Corporate Governance.•Advocate for a Sustainable and Inclusive future across all boardroom discussions.•Ensure every initiative reflects a commitment to long-term impact.•Create a culture that prioritizes Diversity & Inclusion, ethical practices and responsible Growth.

Education

• M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat

  Master's degree, Communication & Extension

• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  Master's degree, Communications and Extension

  1994 — 1996

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Certification, Business Administration and Management, General

• Indian School of Business

  Certification, Strategic Thinking and Innovation

Skills

• Business Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Renewable Energy
• Corporate Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Management
• New Business Development
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Business Strategy
• Team Management
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing