Smrita Singh

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India18 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led Dream Sports from 4M to 250M users.
  • Expert in crisis communication and brand reputation.
  • Strategic partner to CXOs in complex environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Corporate Affairs and Strategic Communications expert in the sports-tech and fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Crisis Communication And Risk MitigationCorporate BrandingCorporate ReputationCorporate CommunicationsCrisis ManagementCommunications StrategyProject ManagementPublic RelationsBrand ManagementBrand AwarenessCreative Campaign DevelopmentRebrandingTrade MarketingAdvertisingMedia Planning

Other Skills

Leadership and Team ManagementCorporate AffairsExternal CommunicationsContent DeliveryInterpersonal SkillsSocial Media CommunicationsCorporate Social ResponsibilityOnline Reputation ManagementStakeholder EngagementCross-functional CollaborationsMedia RelationsWritingNarrative BuildingCSREvent Management

About

Corporate Affairs & Strategic Communications Leader with 19+ years of experience shaping corporate reputation, public policy narratives, and brand influence across sports-tech, fintech, aviation, logistics, and education sectors. Known for building high-impact communication integrating brand strategy, policy advocacy, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to guide CXOs through complex regulatory environments, craft compelling corporate narratives, and drive strategic visibility across media, government, and industry bodies. Played a pivotal role in scaling Dream Sports from a startup with 4M users to India’s leading sports-tech platform with 250M users, establishing the company’s brand credibility, policy positioning, and corporate reputation during a period of intense regulatory scrutiny. Experienced in stewarding large-scale brand investments across media platforms - with a strong focus on ROI optimisation, message amplification, and sustainable brand growth. Core Leadership Capabilities: • Reputation, trust building & public perception management • Narrative architecture & large-scale campaign design - leveraging external & internal stakeholders • Crisis & issues management across high-stakes environments • Executive & leadership communication • Thought leadership & multi-stakeholder alignment • Stewardship of high-pressure brand transformations What I Bring to the Table: • The ability to turn ambiguity into direction, stabilising narratives during the most critical inflection points • A trusted advisory approach, operating as a strategic partner to founders, CXOs alike.

Experience

18 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Cifdaq

Chief Brand & Communications Officer (Global)

Apr 2025Sep 2025 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Built a holistic function cutting across crypto & gaming - Corp Comm & Reputation PR, Brand Marketing, Social Media & ORM. Strategised partnerships with Indian & global media houses & agencies. Spearheaded primary & secondary research for new market launches (user preference, industry gaps, market size).
Leadership and Team ManagementCrisis Communication and Risk MitigationCommunications StrategyCorporate BrandingBrand Management

Dream11

4 roles

VP Policy Communications

Promoted

Dec 2021Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Focussed on driving brand growth & policy impact, building corporate reputation & earning corporate goodwill. Strategic partnerships with leading media houses - curating IPs, events, and independent conversations.
  • Working closely with the senior editorial teams to drive desired results.
Crisis Communication and Risk MitigationCommunications StrategyLeadership and Team ManagementCorporate ReputationCorporate Affairs

VP Corporate Communications

Promoted

Jul 2019Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Launched research papers in association with academic institutions
  • Led PR for Dream Sports and all group brands
  • Setup the SL & ORM functions
  • Industry building initiatives
  • Launched Dream Sports Foundation
External CommunicationsCommunications StrategyContent DeliveryInterpersonal SkillsSocial Media CommunicationsCorporate Social Responsibility+6

VP Brand Communications

Promoted

Jul 2018Jun 2019 · 11 mos

  • Set up the Comms function.
  • Led the corporate identity mandate for Dream Sports, Dream11 & FanCode.
  • Setup the CSR arm - Dream Sports Foundation
  • Worked on several FS industry building initiatives
WritingCommunications StrategyCross-functional CollaborationsProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement

AVP Brand Communications

Feb 2016Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Leading brand & corporate communication for Dream11.
  • Conceptualised and launched the Dream11 new identity and logo.
  • Launched Dream11's first marketing campaign - Yahan Cricket Jeetega with Harsha Bhogle & with O&M as the creative agency.
  • Instrumental in the launch of FIFS - India's 1st & Only Dedicated Industry Body for Fantasy Sports
Public RelationsSocial Media CommunicationsWritingNarrative BuildingBrand ManagementCommunications Strategy+2

Kooh sports

Sr. Manager - Corporate & Brand Communications

May 2013Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Brand visibility, new product development, strategic alliances, public relations & sponsorship.
WritingPublic RelationsSocial Media CommunicationsBrand AwarenessEvent ManagementInnovation and IP Development+2

Zee learn

Brand Manager

Feb 2012Apr 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai

  • Functioning as the brand custodian, oversee the conceptualization & development of all consumer communication through various visibility media both ATL and BTL.
Agency Relationship ManagementPublic RelationsCreative Campaign DevelopmentRetail Marketing

Fedex india, middle east, and africa

Asst Manager Marketing

Jul 2010Jan 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

  • Led the brand comm activities for the transition of AFL brand into FedEx.
RebrandingTrade MarketingAgency Relationship ManagementCreative Campaign Development

Jet airways (india) ltd

Brand Communications Executive

Nov 2007Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Responsible for Europe market. Marketing of International and Domestic travel; Ex- Europe and Ex-India.
AdvertisingAgency CoordinationCreative Campaign DevelopmentMedia Planning

Ogilvy & mather pvt. ltd

Senior Media Planner

Jun 2006Oct 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Responsible for media buying & planning & communication strategies for multiple clients.

Education

2006 - Motilal Nehru Institute of Research

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Jan 2004Jan 2006

Lucknow University - 2003

Bachelors of Arts

Jan 2000Jan 2003

St.Fidelis college

10+2 — Science

Jan 1993Jan 2000

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