Shayda Dastgir

Strategic communications professional with 10+ years of experience advising senior leadership and developing high-impact executive communications that strengthen corporate reputation, align stakeholders, and support organizational priorities. Expertise in speechwriting, executive messaging, crisis communications, and translating complex operational, technical, and regulatory information into clear, compelling narratives. Trusted partner to leadership in high-pressure environments requiring sound judgement, discretion and accuracy.

Communications Officer at Securex Pvt Limited (2023-08 – 2026-04)

• Conducted media and issues monitoring to identify risks and inform proactive messaging
• Supported internal communications alignment and managed digital content

Communications Consultant at SAJIDA Foundation (2022-09 – 2023-06)

• Developed communications strategies and executive-level content to support organizational priorities
• Translated complex program information into clear, accessible narratives
• Managed executive biography content on the website, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate positioning

Social Investment Advisor at Chevron Bangladesh (2022-02 – 2022-10)

• Led communications for ESG-focused initiatives promoting community sustainability and economic resilience

Assistant Manager, Communications at Chevron Bangladesh (2008-06 – 2022-01)

Served as primary speechwriter for high-profile engagements and developed comprehensive executive communications. Led corporate publications, crisis communications, and strategic reputation management.

• Served as primary speechwriter for high-profile engagements (U.S. Embassy, business chambers, community forums), ensuring a consistent executive voice aligned with organizational priorities
• Developed executive communications, including CEO video messages and quarterly/annual leadership updates, business performance, safety metrics, CAPEX benchmarks, and strategic priorities into clear narratives
• Provided final proofreading and editorial review for executive communications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational messaging
• Led development of corporate communications products including annual CSR materials, sustainability reporting contributions, and quarterly newsletters for internal and external audiences
• Developed script for corporate video, translating the national energy landscape and CSR initiatives into a compelling narrative supporting corporate positioning
• Supported executive communications during COVID-19 by monitoring travel advisories and regulatory protocols, producing weekly briefings for the Business Leadership Team
• Supported crisis communications during a high-risk operational disruption, facilitating engagement between contractors and community leaders to help de-escalate tensions and support continuity of operations
• Developed key messages, proof points, and FAQs to support media and stakeholder communications during sensitive issues
• Monitored media and identified reputational risks, supporting timely and aligned communications responses
• Developed evidence-based messaging by analyzing recruitment data of local vendor groups to demonstrate community employment impact
• Translated government gazette notifications from Bengali to English to support executive understanding of regulatory changes
• Department lead for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance; secured approvals for Government of Bangladesh engagements and ensured governance and reputational alignment
• Developed multi-channel communications (reports, leadership messaging, digital content), supporting organizational storytelling
• Led content strategy and delivery for a new external website, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders

News Editor at The Business Standard (2020-09 – 2021-02)

• Ensured accuracy, clarity, and editorial quality of published content

Copy Editor at University Press Limited (2021-07 – 2023-04)

• Provided final proofreading and editorial review of written materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity and adherence to professional standards

Communications Specialist at Chevron Asia-South Business Unit (2012-04 – 2012-08)

• Liaised with Executive Leadership Team to coordinate communications materials, including executive briefing photoshoots

Merchandizing Manager at Etcetera Bangladesh (2004-09 – 2008-05)

• Trained and onboarded staff and supported promotional events to increase engagement and visibility

Master of Science in International Management – Kings College London (2002)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – University of Sussex (2000)