Raji Thomas — CEO
With over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, corporate relations, and brand management, I have dedicated my career to building meaningful bridges between academia and industry. As the Chief Branding Officer at Alliance University, Bengaluru, I lead the strategic positioning of the university’s Career Advancement & Networking (CAN) Department, focusing on corporate relations, campus placements, and brand partnerships that empower students to become industry-ready professionals. My professional journey has been shaped by an unwavering belief that education, when connected with real-world opportunities, becomes a powerful catalyst for transformation. I take pride in designing and executing initiatives that enhance institutional visibility, strengthen recruiter relationships, and elevate employability outcomes for students. Previously, I’ve had the privilege of leading brand and placement initiatives at one of Pune’s most reputed educational groups — contributing to national-level summits, corporate alliances, and student success stories that continue to inspire. Passionate about strategic communication, employer branding, and student empowerment, I’m committed to driving excellence through collaboration, creativity, and consistent value creation. 💡 Always open to conversations on: 🎯 Higher Education Branding 🤝 Industry–Academia Partnerships 🌐 Talent Acquisition & Campus Engagement 📈 Institutional Strategy & Brand Growth
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Higher Education and Corporate Relations expert with a focus on branding and student empowerment.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 20 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Corporate Relations
- Brand Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Campus Placements
- Industry-academia Partnerships
- Brand Strategy
- Training And Development
- Academic Leadership
- Operations Management
- Training Management
- Wealth Management
- Sales Development
Career Highlights
- Over two decades in higher education leadership.
- Expert in building industry-academia partnerships.
- Proven track record in enhancing student employability.
Work Experience
Alliance University
Chief Branding Officer (8 mos)
FUEL Business School (FBS)
Strategic Advisory Council (3 mos)
Akemi Business School
Governing Advisory Council (3 mos)
INDIRA GROUP OF INSTITUTES, PUNE
Chief Corporate Relations & Outreach Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
Chief Outreach Officer (1 yr)
Director of Corporate Relations (1 yr)
CHIEF BRANDING OFFICER (DIRECTOR -MARKETING AND PLACEMENTS) (7 yrs 6 mos)
Head of Training And Development (8 mos)
Acting Director (1 yr 10 mos)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (2 yrs 9 mos)
UEI Global Education
TRAINING MANAGER - MANAGEMENT STUDIES (3 mos)
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited
AGENCY MANAGER: PRIORITY CIRCLE (1 yr 5 mos)
HDFC Life
Sales Development Manager (10 mos)
Wipro
Customer Support Associate (4 mos)
Khrist Seva Kendra
Office Support Assistant (11 mos)
airtel
Sales Executive (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Communicating Corporate Reputation at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Digital Marketing and Analytics at Indian School of Business
