Tag: communicator

  • Abhishek Roy takes charge as Just Dial PR head

    Abhishek Roy takes charge as Just Dial PR head

    Mumbai: Hyperlocal e-commerce platform Just Dial on Tuesday appointed Abhishek Roy as head of PR.

    In this role, Roy will lead the PR function offering communications counsel to the executive team, business units, and the functional areas.

    A seasoned communicator with 16 years of experience, Roy has worked across multiple sectors in corporate communications. Prior to joining Just Dial, Roy was the senior communications manager with Magicbricks. In the past he has also worked with the corporate communications functions in Aircel and Star TV. Prior to that, he has spent almost a decade as a sports journalist with IANS and The Telegraph.

    Talking about his new role, Roy said, “Being India’s largest hyperlocal ecommerce platform, Just Dial is ingrained in our daily lives. I am looking forward for this opportunity to strategically position the communications function to help the brand reach its business objectives.

  • Sangeeta Chacko honoured with ‘Outstanding International Business Communicator’

    Sangeeta Chacko honoured with ‘Outstanding International Business Communicator’

    MUMBAI: Percept’s corporate communication head Sangeeta Chacko was conferred with the esteemed ‘Outstanding International Business Communicator 2013 Award’ by the National Organisation of Commerce and Industry (NOCI) in Thailand.

    The award recognised her dynamic and proactive role in conceptualising and leading a wide spectrum of communication activities including ATL & BTL stakeholder communication, advertising, PR, brand marketing, business development, digital & social media marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR). It also recognised and honoured her multifaceted and innovative styles in communication designs, platforms and methodologies.

    The National Organisation of Commerce and Industry (NOCI) instituted the first edition of the ‘Outstanding International Awards’ in the APAC region with an aim to felicitate excellence in business and outstanding contribution made by individuals and institutions towards Society and National Welfare. The award recognised the international influence and impact the recipients demonstrated via their exemplary work across the fields of Business, Leadership, Communications, Health, Education, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Banking and Social Causes.

    The Jury panel comprised senior stalwarts from various industrial fields renowned for their contribution towards the economic, professional and educational fields in India and overseas. The awards are a testimony towards the proactive attitude, innovation, contribution and global perspective reflected by the recipient towards business and economy.