Mariya Kapadia — Associate Partner
I started my career with a simple idea - tell brand stories the way people want to hear them, with heart, relevance, and a pinch of boldness. With 12+ years in communications, I’ve led everything from billion-rupee earned media strategies to influencer campaigns powered by strong coffee and stronger ideas. My work spans iconic names in F&B, hospitality, luxury, FMCG, auto, and tech; from CXO comms to crisis PR, and building employer brands that attract (and keep) top talent. Currently heading PR at Impresario (home to SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli, and other delicious things), I’ve previously helped position Rebel Foods as a food tech leader and driven award-winning campaigns for Porsche, Starbucks, and Unilever. I believe leadership in PR means more than press hits, it's about building high-performing teams, managing reputation like a business asset, and showing that great storytelling moves the needle. Driving business growth through PR isn't just possible, it's real, and I’ve been lucky to prove that across startups and scale-ups alike. My superpowers: media relationships that actually work, building teams that don’t burn out, and making people fall in love with brands they didn’t know they needed. Outside work, I still obsess over stories, whether it’s a new campaign, a memoir, or a true-crime podcast. Always curious, occasionally sarcastic, and permanently in love with communication that makes people feel something. Also, known to make mean coffee and a better business pitch.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Public Relations expert with extensive experience in brand storytelling and strategic communications.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 12 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Media Strategy
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
Career Highlights
- Led award-winning campaigns for global brands.
- Proven track record in crisis management and reputation building.
- Expert in driving business growth through strategic PR.
Work Experience
Impresario Handmade Restaurants
AVP & Head of PR & Communications (2 yrs 2 mos)
Rebel Foods
Corporate Communications Lead, Brand Marketing and D2C Partnerships (2 yrs 10 mos)
MullenLowe Lintas Group
Senior Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
Executive (1 yr 8 mos)
TRAC REPRESENTATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Assistant Manager - Public Relations, Marketing and Travel Trade (5 mos)
Senior Executive - PR & Travel Trade (11 mos)
Executive - PR & Travel Trade (1 yr 3 mos)
Magna Publishing Co. Ltd.
Editorial Intern (1 mo)
InOnIt.in
Marketing Intern (0 mo)
Education
Master of Arts - MA at University of Mumbai
Bachelor's in Mass Media at Wilson College Chowpatty Mumbai 400 007
Higher Secondary School at Wilson College Chowpatty Mumbai 400 007
Secondary School Certificate at Gloria Convent High School
