Umang Kohli — Consultant
25 years of experience in various military and journalistic roles has helped me to develop number of skills, including, but not limited to, writing for the press, mass communication skills, engagement and organizational skills. I have worked in all terrains and served in conflict zones for eight years. These experiences have enriched me as a 'Leader'. Extensive travelling to various parts of the world has added on to my understanding of various kinds of social and cultural environments. Served the armed forces for 24 years and was posted for six years in Jammu & Kashmir in active Anti Terrorism operations. Was involved in many encounters against the terrorists from 2004 to 2007 as a company commander in Rastriya Rifles which led to elimination of many of them. A book (In The Times of Article 370) on my experiences about Anti Terrorism operations in Kashmir has been written and has been widely acclaimed. Studied the impact of information on warfare. Have done four different courses in Journalism and Mass Communication including two of them in Australia and United States. Served in Armoured formations on LC, IB & LAC. Was Director Public Information at DGNCC HQ. Have written dozens of articles and delivered lectures on geo-politics and hybrid warfare. Only journalist in the country who has been in active combat. Area of Expertise: Geo-politics, Defence, Finance, International Trade, Environment, Agriculture, Home affairs, Cyber Security, Risk Management, Public Relationship, Brand Building, Policy Formulation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in Defense and Media Communications.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 25 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Public Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
Career Highlights
- 25 years of military and journalistic experience.
- Authored acclaimed book on Anti Terrorism operations.
- Expert in geo-politics and information warfare.
Work Experience
Centre for New Age Warfare Studies (CNAWS)
Consultant @CNAWS (8 mos)
Life of Soldiers
Executive Editor (1 yr 5 mos)
Twin Oaks Hotel
Owner (2 yrs 4 mos)
India Strategic
Executive Editor (2 yrs 9 mos)
Indian Army
Director Media Management and Information security (4 yrs 1 mo)
Joint Director (7 yrs 9 mos)
Team Leader and Dy Director (7 yrs 1 mo)
NATIONAL CADET CORPS - India
Director Publicity and Public Relations (2 yrs 5 mos)
Director of Public Relations (5 yrs 7 mos)
Education
PG course in International Trade at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Master of Journalism at Amity University
Certificate course at RMIT University
Diploma in journalism at Amity University Online
Master of Science - MS at Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Pune University
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Horticulture at Doctor Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
at RMIT University
Associate's degree at RMIT University
