Charu Raizada

Experience

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  Percept Profile

  Nov 1995 - Oct 1996

  Account Executive
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  Perfect Relations

  Nov 1996 - Mar 1998

  Image management executive

  Business of Public Relations and communication

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  Enterprise PR

  Sept 2001 - Jul 2002

  Account Manager

  Public relations firm

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  PR Pundit

  Aug 2002 - Jan 2018

  I was the head of Corporate Practice at PR Pundit and have rich experience in the alcobev sector; education, & management, retail and more.At PR Pundit, I garnered insights into many sectors, having actively worked with a wide set of clients over the years. I was part of the five-member team at the time of joining and was instrumental in growing the organisation, setting up different verticals, grooming the team, laying the foundation, during this time.

  • Director - Corporate

    Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Senior Communication Consultant

    Aug 2002 - Mar 2015
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  Hill+Knowlton Strategies

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2020

  Head of Corporate & Brands Practice

  As part of the leadership team, I was leading the North India operations and had P&L responsibilities. Key accomplishments: Managed high value client relationships; Advisor on position papers, internal communications, crisis and issues management; Trainer – media and crisis training for C-Suite; Mentor

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  NA

  Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  Senior Communication Consultant

  # Worked as an advisor and consultant with two reputed PR firms during this time. During this time i was involved with MNC's in Social Impact, Healthcare & Public health space and also helped set up the social mandate for an Agriscience company # I am an anchor, content creator for Mrigashira – a podcast for communication professionals (ongoing)

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  MarketsandMarkets™

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Vice President Corporate Communications
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  Reach to Teach

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Principal Director Marketing and Communication
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  Self-employed

  Sept 2023 - now

  Advisor (social and corporate sector)

  1. Consulting with the development sector, corporates and institutions in supporting the social and solidarity economy - promoting equitable resource mobilisation, and championing locally led development efforts, to meet the SDG goals.2. Consulting with corporates and brands in reputation management and enhancement, issues management. Providing strategic counsel; guidance on external communications and employee advocacy; ESG communications; enhancing internal competencies

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  Sshrishti Trust

  Jan 2024 - now

  Advisory Board Member
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  Catalyst 2030

  Jun 2024 - now

  Enabling Environment - Private sector coordinator
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  EMPOWER PEOPLE

  Oct 2024 - now

  Advisory Board Member