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Value 360 names Atul Sharma as CEO
MUMBAI: Indian public relations firm Value 360 Communications has appointed industry veteran Atul Sharma as its chief executive officer, effective 4 February 2026, as the company gears up for its next phase of growth.
Sharma steps into the corner office with a broad mandate. He will define the firm’s growth roadmap, explore new markets, drive acquisitions, and launch fresh verticals, all while sharpening operational efficiency. A key part of his brief also includes deepening the firm’s focus on AI, big data and analytics, and strengthening integration across Value 360 Group companies such as Popkorn and ClanConnect.
Founder Kunal Kishore will continue as chairman, focusing on strategic direction, fundraising, and building new service offerings across public affairs, advocacy, and government partnerships.
Kishore said he was looking forward to working closely with Sharma, noting his track record of driving transformation across multiple organisations. “Together, we aim to build lasting value for our clients, people and shareholders,” he said.
For Sharma, the move comes at a pivotal moment. “It is an honour to lead Value 360 as it enters a new chapter in its IPO journey,” he said. He added that his focus would be on building high-performance teams, strengthening client relationships, and delivering innovative campaigns that help the firm compete on a global stage.
Sharma joins from Ruder Finn, where he served as CEO for India and the Middle East, expanding the firm’s regional presence and strengthening its client portfolio. Known for his tech-led approach to communications and organisational transformation, he has also played an active role in the Public Relations Consultants Association of India, serving as both president and vice president between 2018 and 2024.
With Sharma at the helm, Value 360 is positioning itself for a growth spurt, hoping its next chapter reads less like a routine leadership change and more like a strategic leap onto the global stage.