Mrinmoy Chanda

Senior marketing communications and media relations leader with over 26 years' experience driving integrated communications strategies that support business growth, strengthen executive positioning and deliver measurable impact. I have led large communications teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and built thought leadership, advocacy and media programmes across technology-adjacent, policy, and science-driven sectors. I bring deep experience in content strategy, media relations, executive communications and account-based campaigns, including writing for senior executives, securing high-quality earned coverage and designing integrated PR, social and digital programmes aligned with business priorities.

I am fluent in written and spoken English and comfortable operating at pace in competitive, innovation-driven landscapes. I am seeking to contribute this experience as Senior Manager, External Communications for UK and Europe at Wipro, partnering with the Europe CMO, communications leadership and business teams to position Wipro as an AI-powered, consulting-led technology services firm and to drive impactful communications across the UK and European priority markets.

Chief of Media & Communications - 12-Facility Institutional Network (Education / Health / Community Network) - India

(2009-01 - 2025-01)

• Lead external and internal communications across a 12-facility network, managing a team of 546 communications, digital, editorial and events professionals.
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support organisational growth, reputation and stakeholder engagement, aligned with leadership priorities and transformation initiatives.
• Build and deliver thought leadership programmes for senior leaders, including speeches, op-eds, bylines, commentary and conference participation, positioned around science, health, climate and social impact.
• Plan and manage multi-channel campaigns that integrate PR, social, digital and events, with clear messaging, strong assets and defined outcomes, using a CRM of 15,000+ contacts to drive engagement.
• Provide issues and crisis communications counsel to leadership, preparing key messages, Q&As, talking points and briefing documents for sensitive, high-stakes situations.
• Oversee budgets exceeding ₹2.5M, manage agency and vendor relationships and implement automation and AI-enabled workflows to improve speed, quality and measurement of communications output.

Senior Communications Strategist & Page Editor – Lifestyle & Culture - India's Largest-Circulation National Daily (1.2M+ readers) - India

(2017-01 - 2025-01)

Shape story angles and differentiated narratives for high-impact features in a crowded media and digital environment.

• Shape story angles and differentiated narratives for high-impact features, reaching 1.2M+ daily readers and 760M+ media impressions, in a crowded media and digital environment.
• Produce and edit over 1,000 cover stories and 1,500+ feature articles, often on technology, innovation and policy themes, ensuring content cuts through noise and aligns with brand priorities.
• Collaborate with digital and social media teams on content strategy to grow reach, align messaging and support thought leadership objectives across online platforms.

Senior Opinion Page Editor & International Correspondent (Science–Policy) - National & International Outlets - International

(2010-01 - 2025-01)

• Lead thought leadership content at the science–policy interface, covering climate, circular economy and environmental risk, and translating complex topics into accessible narratives.
• Report from 10 UN climate conferences (COP) and act as an invited UN delegate to the Global Plastics Conference and COP30, contributing high-quality coverage and commentary to international audiences.
• Write and edit opinion pieces, bylines and analysis that position experts and institutions as authoritative voices in competitive policy and technology discussions.

Chief Programme Coordinator & On-Camera Anchor - National Television Channel (Top-Rated) - India

(2009-01 - 2025-01)

Create, produce and anchor broadcast episodes and podcast series on science, environment and public affairs, integrating expert and executive voices into accessible broadcasts.

• Create, produce and anchor 4,699+ broadcast episodes and a 107-episode podcast series on science, environment and public affairs, integrating expert and executive voices into accessible broadcasts.
• Develop and refine interview frameworks and scripts that enable senior spokespeople to communicate clearly and confidently on complex, often time-sensitive topics.
• Work closely with production and digital teams to ensure consistent messaging, strong storylines and effective amplification across broadcast and online channels.

Senior Communications Offer – Australia (Incoming) - Australia - Australia

(2025-01 - 2025-01)

Senior communications leadership role reflecting international recognition of expertise in external communications, executive content and strategic stakeholder engagement.

• Secured an incoming senior communications offer in Australia, reflecting international recognition of my expertise in external communications, executive content and strategic stakeholder engagement.

Ph.D. - Biological Sciences - University of Calcutta

M.Sc. - Biological Sciences - University of Calcutta

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Biological Sciences - Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College