Karun Arya — CEO
A deeply passionate and results-driven corporate affairs specialist and brand builder with nearly 20 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. He is a firm believer in the decentralised, trust economy that is being developed with community at its core and 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Corporate Affairs and Brand Strategy expert with extensive experience in Fintech and communications.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 19 yrs
Skills
- Business Development
- Investor Relations
- Growth Strategy
Career Highlights
- Nearly 20 years in corporate affairs and brand building.
- Strong media relationships across Asia Pacific markets.
- Expert in stakeholder engagement and crisis management.
Work Experience
Freelance
Fractional Growth & Leadership Consultant (3 yrs 5 mos)
Antler
EIR (2 mos)
GetVantage
Chief Growth Officer (2 yrs 8 mos)
Founding Team & Global Venture Partner (5 yrs 2 mos)
Clearco
Global Venture Scout (1 yr)
Design Lab 1418
Partner (5 yrs 2 mos)
GajiGesa Indonesia
Advisor (4 yrs 7 mos)
Asia-Pacific Association of Communication Directors
Member (4 yrs)
Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
Member (2 yrs 7 mos)
Oriente
Vice President of Group Corporate Affairs (4 yrs)
Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
Director, Head of Communications - APAC (1 yr 8 mos)
Uber
Head of Communications - Southeast Asia & India (1 yr 11 mos)
Rolls-Royce
Senior Corporate Affairs Manager - Southeast Asia (2 yrs 9 mos)
Condé Nast India
Freelance Writer for GQ India (3 yrs 1 mo)
Text 100
Account Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Edelman India
Senior Account Executive (3 yrs 4 mos)
Boston University Office of Public Relations
Intern (3 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Science at Boston University
High School Diploma at La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
at The Cathedral and John Connon School
