Neeraj Jha — Founder
I advise promoters, founders, CEOs, and boards on reputation and leadership judgement—particularly at moments of transition, scrutiny, or heightened stakeholder attention. I am Founder of Neeraj Jha Brand & Reputation Advisory, a founder-led, discreet practice working at the intersection of reputation, power, and leadership judgement. My work draws on nearly three decades across journalism and senior corporate leadership roles in large, complex organisations operating under public, regulatory, and market scrutiny (Bajaj Group, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, Reliance). Reputation today is shaped not only by markets and media, but increasingly by policy, geopolitics, and shifting global narratives. My advisory therefore sits at the intersection of business, public life, and the political economy within which organisations operate. I work one-on-one, often behind the scenes—helping leaders think clearly before issues escalate, narratives harden, or trust erodes. In select situations, this extends to: • ongoing counsel for senior leaders navigating complexity, visibility, and high-stakes decisions; and • discreet executive search for leadership roles where reputation, trust, and influence are critical. I am a qualified lawyer (enrolled with the Bombay High Court, non-practicing). My legal training brings rigour, governance sensitivity, and an appreciation of risk, process, and consequence to board-level decision-making. I have also completed executive programmes at Columbia Business School and the London School of Economics, reflecting a continuing engagement with business strategy, geopolitics, and political economy. I do not run PR campaigns, manage publicity, or represent organisations publicly. My role is not performative, but to serve as a trusted sounding board—before choices narrow and consequences compound. Conversations are confidential. Engagements are selective. For advisory enquiries: founder@neerajjhaadvisory.com
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Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 28 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Reputation Management
- Board & Executive Advisory
- Corporate Communication
Career Highlights
- Nearly three decades of experience in reputation management.
- Advises top leaders during high-stakes situations.
- Founder of a leading brand and reputation advisory.
Work Experience
Neeraj Jha Brand & Reputation Advisory
Founder & Managing Director (11 mos)
The Bajaj Group
Group President & Chief Communications Officer (2 yrs 7 mos)
Bharti Airtel
Head, Corporate Communication & Corporate Affairs (3 mos)
HDFC Bank
Head, Corporate Communication (14 yrs 2 mos)
Reliance Communications Ltd.
Corporate Communications (1 yr 11 mos)
CRISIL MarketWire, Financial Express, Business Barons, Asian Age, Times of India
Senior editorial positions (9 yrs)
Education
Executive Programme in Management at Columbia Business School
Bachelor of Laws - LLB at University of Mumbai
Business at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Business at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Business at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Business at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)