Rahul Sharma — CEO
Experienced Managing Director/Business Head with a demonstrated history of working in public affairs, public relations, communications and media industries. Skilled in policy advocacy, crisis communications, media issues and corporate communications with deep understanding of global economic and political movements and ability to connect the dots to positively impact business. Wide experience in public affairs and business counsel across sectors and the digital world. Deep global experience across geographies with a vast network across business, policy, media and think tanks. Strong business development and outreach capabilities; experience of managing large teams and bringing about organisational change. Foreign policy blogger. Books: A New Cold War - Henry Kissinger and the Rise of China; Policy Pivot - India’s Strategic Shift
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Public Affairs and Communications expert with extensive experience in policy advocacy and media relations.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 36 yrs 10 mos
Career Highlights
- Expert in public policy and advocacy.
- Strong leadership in managing large teams.
- Published author and foreign policy blogger.
Work Experience
USIBC - US India Business Council
Managing Director (1 yr 10 mos)
APCO Worldwide
Managing Director (6 yrs)
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Deputy Secretary General (0 mo)
Public Affairs Forum of India
President and Co-Founder (1 yr)
Rediffusion Y&R
President, Rediffusion Communications (4 yrs)
Genesis Burson-Marsteller
President, Public Affairs (4 yrs)
Khaleej Times
Editor (2 yrs)
HT Media Ltd
Editor, Delhi (2 yrs)
Thomson Reuters
Bureau Chief/Correspondent/Senior Desk Editor (13 yrs)
The Economic Times
Assistant Features Editor (1 yr)
Business India Group
Senior Correspondent (3 yrs)
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Affairs and Security at The Fletcher School at Tufts University
Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
Master of Arts (M.A.) at Flinders University
Bachelors of Arts at University of Rajasthan
at St. Paul's, Kota