Payal Budhrani

CEO

Delhi, India21 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led corporate communications for a global student housing platform.
Achieved 150% growth in LinkedIn engagement.
Recognised with 'Lead by Example' award for leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Corporate Communications expert with a focus on Education and Media Relations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate CommunicationsMedia RelationsThought LeadershipOperational ExecutionBusiness StrategyMarketing StrategyCorporate ServicesPublic RelationsInventory Management

Other Skills

Internal and External CommunicationsContent StrategyIndustry ResearchLeadership CommunicationsReputation ManagementInternal CommunicationsContent DevelopmentData AnalysisLeadershipOperations ManagementNotionNotion Productivity SoftwareManagementStrategic PlanningClient Relations

About

I work in corporate communications, with responsibility across media, research, and leadership messaging. My focus is on how organisations are understood by the outside world. I lead communication that is clear, defensible, and consistent across markets. This includes media engagement, leadership communication, and research-led thought leadership. A large part of my work happens before anything is published. Aligning teams on the message, preparing leaders for scrutiny, and making sure communication reflects reality, not aspiration. I care about precision and context, especially when the stakes are high. I also work closely with research and insights, shaping industry reports and data-led narratives that inform public conversation and support long-term reputation. This work has been used by media, institutions, policymakers, and leadership teams across geographies. I lead teams with a strong bias for ownership and quality. I value clear thinking, steady execution, and communication that holds up over time. Currently working at the intersection of India and global markets.

Experience

21 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 10 mos

Current Experience

University living

2 roles

Vice President Corporate Communications

Promoted

Mar 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Noida · On-site

Internal and External CommunicationsPublic RelationsMarketing StrategyContent StrategyMedia RelationsIndustry Research+2

Assistant Vice President Corporate Communications

Jul 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos · Noida · On-site

Lead corporate communications, leadership messaging, and research-driven thought leadership for a global student housing platform.
Built and executed a structured LinkedIn strategy across four leadership profiles and the company page, driving ~150% growth in reach, engagement, and followers.
Conceptualised and scaled the company’s flagship podcast, delivering 100+ episodes featuring founders, investors, and education leaders, with an average reach of ~35,000 views per episode.
Head the internal Research Desk, leading the creation of large-scale industry reports on student mobility and education trends, generating 25,000+ digital downloads and 5,000+ physical distributions across media, policymakers, and institutions.
Led AI-led experimentation across content, research, and audio-video workflows to improve turnaround time while retaining editorial and brand control.
Built and managed a seven-member communications and research team, setting clear ownership, review processes, and quality benchmarks.
Recognised with the organisation’s “Lead by Example” award for leadership and execution.

Corporate CommunicationsMedia RelationsLeadership CommunicationsIndustry ResearchReputation ManagementThought Leadership+4

The proven club

Director of Business Operations

Jan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

LeadershipOperational ExecutionOperations ManagementNotionNotion Productivity Software

Klimbb

Chief of Staff

Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 · 3 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

LeadershipBusiness StrategyManagementStrategic PlanningCorporate ServicesClient Relations+8

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Consultant

Nov 2022 – Sep 2023 · 10 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Strategic PlanningCorporate ServicesContent DevelopmentClient RelationsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication+6

Indian angel network

2 roles

Assistant Vice President - Corporate Services

Promoted

Apr 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

Led internal communications, operations, and stakeholder coordination for one of India’s largest early-stage investor networks.
Partnered with leadership to improve internal clarity and execution across strategic initiatives, contributing to ~25% improvement in operational efficiency.
Supported leadership communication during sensitive periods, including COVID-related transitions and business continuity planning.
Introduced structured KPIs to track membership engagement and program outcomes.
Worked closely with finance and leadership on cost-efficiency initiatives and policy frameworks.

LeadershipTravel ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationBusiness CommunicationsHuman Resources (HR)+4