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Priyanka Waghre

Communications Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 18 years of strategic communications experience
  • Expertise in crisis management and reputation building
  • Led global communications for major tech brands
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic communications leader in the technology and e-commerce sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Crisis ManagementStrategic CommunicationsCorporate CommunicationsPublic Relations

Other Skills

Crisis CommunicationsReputation ManagementGlobal Communications StrategySocial Media StrategyMedia RelationsProduct CommunicationsConsumer CommunicationsThought LeadershipGlobal PR StrategiesPublic AffairsM&A CommunicationsCorporate PRExecutive CommunicationsEmployer BrandingStakeholder Management

About

A strategic communications leader with 18 years of experience in building brand reputation, managing crisis and driving high-impact storytelling for global brands and startups. Expertise in multi-market campaigns that shape public perception and build long-term stakeholder trust across diverse sectors, including technology, e-commerce and IT services

Experience

17 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Eli lilly and company

Corporate Communications

Jun 2025Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Koo

Director and Head - Communications at Koo

Feb 2023Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Led communications and social media strategy for Koo globally.
  • Developed and implemented a global communications strategy, positioning Koo as the second-largest micro-blogging platform, with a focus on policy, innovation, and digital inclusion narratives across India and Brazil.
  • Led crisis communications and reputation management efforts, navigating regulatory and policy challenges.
  • Managed an in house team of communication specialists and collaborated with agencies in India and Brazil to drive awareness for Koo.
Crisis CommunicationsReputation ManagementGlobal Communications StrategySocial Media StrategyCrisis ManagementStrategic Communications

Meta

Communications

Apr 2020Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Shaped the innovation, product and consumer communications strategy, driving media narratives that positioned Meta as a leader in AR, VR, and AI-driven consumer technology.
  • Established a third-party advocacy program, leveraging key influencers, creators, and digital storytellers to showcase Meta’s impact in India
  • Collaborated with leadership and policy teams to proactively manage crises across business, political, and regulatory landscapes.
  • Partnered with industry associations such as IAMAI and FICCI to develop programs that showcased Meta’s impact in India’s digital ecosystem.
Media RelationsCrisis ManagementProduct CommunicationsConsumer CommunicationsStrategic Communications

Myntra

Head of Corporate Communications

Aug 2016Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Bangalore

  • Led corporate communications strategy at Myntra, focusing on media relations and thought leadership to position the brand as a leader in India's fashion e-commerce sector.
  • Led the communications strategy for Myntra-Jabong during Walmart’s acquisition, driving internal and external engagement during a critical transition.
  • Managed policy communications and regulatory messaging, working with corporate affairs to navigate policy changes impacting the e-commerce sector.
  • Partnered closely with HR to strengthen Myntra’s employer brand through leadership messaging and culture-driven storytelling internally and externally.
Corporate CommunicationsMedia RelationsThought LeadershipCrisis Management

Mindtree

Head of Global PR and External Communications

Nov 2014Aug 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore

  • Designed and implemented global PR strategies across India, USA, UK, and Europe, elevating Mindtree’s industry profile
  • Partnered with industry bodies to shape IT sector narratives, driving thought leadership and public affairs initiatives in key markets
  • Managed M&A communications for three successful acquisitions, driving consistent messaging across media, analysts, and internal stakeholders.
Global PR StrategiesPublic AffairsM&A CommunicationsPublic RelationsCrisis Management

Infosys technologies ltd

Corporate Communications

Apr 2010Nov 2014 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Managed corporate PR and executive communications to enhance Infosys' external narrative.
  • Collaborated with founders, the Board, and senior leadership to shape corporate reputation.
  • Worked closely with the HR team to develop and execute programs to position Infosys as a top employer brand
Corporate PRExecutive CommunicationsEmployer BrandingCorporate Communications

20:20 media

Senior Account Executive

Jun 2007Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Education

Manipal Institute of Communication

MS COM — Mass Communication

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