K S S BAPUJEE

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Corporate Communications /Government Relations /Media Relations/ Corporate Reputation/CSR

Offering cross-functional experience of over 20 years spanning across various industry sect

Profile

A seasoned Corporate Communications professional will develop and implement the corporate communications and external affairs strategy and driving advocacy communications.

Shaping and executing the overall corporate communications strategy

provide insight and direction in policy advocacy and public affairs for optimizing business in a challenging political and regulatory environment.

Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships with government officials, business leaders, key associations, and relevant groups for developing business opportunities in effective manner.

Powerful network of business contacts to be tapped for new leads and techno-commercial negotiation advantages. Sustaining business dialogue with high powered bureaucrats, local government officials for obtaining contracts, licenses and clearances.

Experience in supporting regulatory and policy issues for operations in different parts of India.

With an excellent media network execute the organizations communications strategy.

To drive consistent communication through standardized corporate profile messages

To drive industry leadership through profiling key management on innovation that answers the needs of customers

Actively demonstrate corporate citizenship through a robust and well thought out CSR program

To build a media network that will enable the organization to use the media positively and effectively

Key Achievements

Successfully coordinated the opening of Mylan Laboratories Ltd – Unit 10 (A green field project developed in JN Pharma city SEZ, Visakhapatnam – Media relations, obtained all required licenses, built Government Relations and Communications

Successfully coordinated the opening of Walmart Best Price Stores in Hyderabad, Rajahmundry. Responsible for all External communications Etc.,Coordinated BW Training Center, and Direct farming Project for Bharti Walmart.

Worked for the Clients like Amway India Pvt Ltd, Brandix Apparel India Pvt Ltd., Maytas Infrastructure Ltd., and Karvy Financials for Communication Initiatives, Corporate Image and implementing their CSR Activities and Media relations.

Received Republic Day Award as a Best PRO from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh

Received Best Rural Communicator Award from Public Relations Council of India in 2018

Professional Experience and Accomplishments

Carlsberg India Private Limited – Hyderabad 01-08-2018 to Present

Head – Corporate Affairs (South)

Gerdau Steel India Limited – Hyderabad `6th April -15 – July-2018

Deputy General Manager – External Relations

Mylan Laboratories Limited-Visakhapatnam 1st July 13 – April -15 Asst.General Manager – Public Affairs

Bharti Walmart Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad May 12-May 13

Senior Consultant – Corporate Affairs

SMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hyderabad Oct’08 - Apr’12

Manager –Public Affairs

Key Result Areas

Monitoring the economic, political, regulatory and legal framework, gathering and analysing information on developments or changes in policy issues that interest the company across sectors and industries

Identifying and securing opportunities for profiling the Organization.

Providing input and contributing content for communication plans in India; monitor progress and deliver within budget and deadlines.

Engaging the business to support with business communications on the topic of Responsible Drinking.

Represent the organization and build relationships with state and local authorities, regulatory agencies, and key policymakers in those regions to remove regulatory hurdles.

Relationship building with government, corporates, project partners, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, donors, educational institutions & other NGO’s/ external agencies for finalizing projects, integrating innovative practices and ensuring compliance to the terms and conditions.

Engage directly with politicians, policymakers, bureaucrats, industry group heads. Build relationships with key elected and appointed officials to promote Organizations strategic plans and objectives, having good network in central government (Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of external affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Skill Development, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Power, and Ministry of Urban Development.)

Handling end to end process for co-ordination on various proposals with government authorities. Organizing Plant visits for VIPs and Government Officials.

Previous Experience

Hanmer MS&L Communications Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad Jun’06 - Oct’08

Senior Consultant

BHC Ago India Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad Mar’04 – May’06

Manager - Public Relations

A P Police Department Jul’00 – Mar’04

Public Relations Officer

Indian Express, Visakhapatnam Apr’94 –Jun-00

Reporter

Academic and Professional Credentials

Master of Journalism and Mass Communications, 1994

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Bachelor of Commerce, 1992

M R College, Vizianagaram

Certificate Programme on Corporate Governance

From Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (Established by Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

Certificate course on Mastering Corporate Social Responsibility

From Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Membership

Public Relations Society of India, Hyderabad Chapter

British Library, Hyderabad.

Current CTC : Rs42.00 Lakhs PA (Rs 34.00 Lakhs Fixed and Rs08.00Lakhs Variable)

Date of Birth : 6th August 1968

Notice Period : 60 days

Reporting to : Reporting to VP – Corporate Affairs

Reason for Job change : For better opportunity

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