Hinduja Group appoints Diana Monteiro to lead brand and communications

MUMBAI: Hinduja Group has named Diana Monteiro as its new vice president – branding and communications, drawing on a career that cuts sharply across financial services, insurance and media. Monteiro steps in with a reputation for building brands that speak boldly, act decisively and land impact where it matters.

She previously led communication mandates at Star Health and Allied Insurance, Shriram Finance, Shriram Housing Finance and Magma Fincorp (Poonawalla Fincorp), layering in stints at Fitch Ratings, HDFC Bank and a newsroom grounding from Bloomberg TV India, ET Now and Crisil S&P Global. From brand strategy and content to investor relations and digital reputation, her portfolio reads like a blueprint for corporate storytelling done right.

At Star Health, she sharpened the insurer’s voice in a crowded market, while her role as chief brand storyteller at Shriram cemented her flair for crafting narratives that move both markets and minds. Her time at Fitch, HDFC Bank and Crisil added the analytical edge required to navigate investor sentiment and corporate credibility with precision.

Monteiro’s appointment signals Hinduja Group’s intent to recalibrate its brand for a global audience—sleeker, sharper and more future-facing. With her at the helm, the Group’s communications engine looks set to shift gears and hit the fast lane.