Rohan Agarwal — Co-Founder
Rohan is a communications professional having over 9 years of experience in creative communication and social media. He has worked with UP Police’s emergency service UP112, where he built and led its social media communication from the ground up, growing its Twitter organically to over 5 lakh in two years through effective digital strategy, citizen-centric messaging, and culturally contextual memes. At a time when government departments rarely used such formats, his innovative communication approach helped make public messaging more relatable and engaging. He helped bridge the perception gap between police and citizens, shifting the narrative from “police force” to “police service.” Several campaigns went viral and received national media coverage. Rohan was an integral part of communication war rooms during the anti-CAA protests, the Ayodhya verdict, and the COVID-19, contributing to coordinated public messaging, fact-checks, and responses to misinformation. In 2020, Rohan founded Illumineye Communications, a boutique firm that specialises in strategic communication, perception management, creative communication, social media strategy, crisis communication, political consulting, and media training. It works with police departments (Delhi, Uttarakhand, UP), government institutions, the Indian Army, political leaders, brands, and non-profits across India and internationally. With nearly a decade of experience, Rohan has conceptualised several viral and high-impact campaigns for varied clientele. He has contributed to adding over 10 million organic followers to clients’ social media platforms. Rohan is a visiting faculty at Delhi Police Academy and has trained more than 10,000 police personnel from multiple states in social media management, OSINT, and social media investigation. His work has been featured in national and international media and on the official page of Mann Ki Baat. His campaign “Save for Later” was showcased at the Cannes Lions in 2025. He also serves as juror for international creative awards—ACT Care Awards 2025 and the PHNX 2026 Awards. His recognitions include Creative Strategist of the Year 2023 by Marketing Mind, nomination for ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2026 (Excellence in Professional and Business Services), nomination by UP Police for the International Association of Chiefs of Police 40 Under 40 Awards, recognition as Star Alumnus by the University of Lucknow, and the Award of Excellence from IHM Pusa.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic communications expert with a focus on public sector and social media engagement.
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 11 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Social Media
- Communications Planning
- Public Relations
- Political Communication
- Political Consulting
- Crisis Communications
- Political Campaigns
- Project Management
- Management
- Social Media Communications
Career Highlights
- Grew UP Police's Twitter to over 500,000 followers.
- Founded Illumineye Communications, specializing in strategic communication.
- Trained over 10,000 police personnel in social media management.
Work Experience
The AdForum PHNX Awards
Jury Member, AdForum PHNX (2026) (3 mos)
ACT Responsible
Creative Jury Member | ACT Care Awards 2025 (1 mo)
Delhi Police Academy
Visiting Faculty (2 yrs 6 mos)
Shri Saket Misra, Member of Legislative Council, Uttar Pradesh
Communications Advisor (2 yrs 9 mos)
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Communications Consultant (4 yrs)
Uttarakhand Police
Communications Advisor (11 mos)
Minister of State (Independent Charge) Social Welfare, Welfare of SCs/STs, Uttar Pradesh
Communications Consultant (4 yrs 1 mo)
Member of Legislative Assembly Candidate (Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022)
Political Communications Consultant (2 mos)
Delhi Police
Communications Consultant (3 yrs)
Uttar Pradesh Police- Kanpur Nagar Police Commissionerate
Communications Consultant (9 mos)
Illumineye Communications
Founder (5 yrs 7 mos)
112 Uttar Pradesh Emergency Services, UP Police
Communications Consultant (10 mos)
Mahindra Group
Analyst (Social Media) (3 yrs 1 mo)
Triune Digital Security Corporate LLP
Human Resource & Business Development Partner (1 yr 7 mos)
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Human Resources Intern (1 mo)
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Industrial Trainee (4 mos)
National Cadet Corps
Cadet (1 yr 11 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB at University of Lucknow
NET at University Grants Commission India
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of Lucknow
B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi