Hill+Knowlton Strategies adopts 'One India' solution

The new leadership structure at the firm eliminates regional divisions, providing high-powered integrated solutions to clients

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | November 23, 2015

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, the leading public affairs and public relations firm, has announced a new leadership structure in India that eliminates regional divisions, and gives clients a high-powered 'One India' solution.

Radhika Shapoorjee, President South Asia will now be supported by Deepa Jayaraman as Chief Operating Officer; Carolina Bajaj as Chief Strategy Officer; and Sunil Raman as Managing Director, Public Affairs. All of the above bring unique individual skills that add up to give clients strategic thinking and execution capabilities unmatched in the industry.

“The communications industry in India is experiencing  many of the fundamental changes that we are seeing globally, and Hill+Knowlton Strategies is well prepared for the changes that are happening in India,” said Radhika Shapoorjee, President, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, South Asia. “Clients want integrated solutions that are channel agnostic and focused on creativity, content and that deliver business impact. By moving away from the industry norm of geographically-limited responsibilities, we will optimise our resources and provide clients with the best solutions and people, irrespective of where they are located in the country.”

Deepa Jayaraman

Deepa Jayaraman has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. She will now be responsible for the day-to-day management of client business across all Hill+Knowlton offices in India. She will focus to drive best practices in client servicing, help teams innovate to provide value for clients and will strive to create an organization that's constantly learning, with a culture of high performance, and a deep commitment to quality. Deepa will be based in Bengaluru.

Carolina Bajaj

As Chief Strategy Officer, Carolina Bajaj will be primarily responsible for leading the strategic change in the firm's approach towards client servicing initiatives and new services as well as integration with practices. Carolina will be based in Mumbai.

Sunil Raman

Sunil Raman will lead public policy. He is a highly experienced political journalist who has worked with BBC World Service and The Economic Times, and closely tracked and interpreted Indian politics for 24 years. Today, more than ever clients are seeking counsel on the changing legislative process and policy making which impact their organisations. Sunil will be based in Gurgaon.

Vinod Moorthy has moved on from Hill+Knowlton Strategies.

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