Aanchal Mehta

Policy Campaigns & Programs at Meta/ Background in Public Affairs, Marcomms, Sustainability

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

A seasoned professional in regional public affairs, sustainability, and strategic marketing communications. Over 15 years of experience across big tech and non profits - from designing and deploying scaled innovative campaigns, to advocating on issues that impact people and businesses. Areas of Expertise across multiple global and regional (APAC and AMET) roles: Public Affairs / Gov’t Relations Sustainability and Corporate social responsibility Internal and External Communications Policy marketing campaigns Program management, including ownership of high value budgets and partner/vendor relationships C-level Senior Stakeholder Management Team Building/Leadership Excellent writing and presentation skills

Experience

  • Meta (On-site)
    • Regional Lead, Policy Programs, Africa, Middle East and Turkiye
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Regional Lead, Innovation Policy Programs, APAC
      Aug 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Policy Programs Manager, APAC
      Jun 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Deputy Director, Global Communications at 350.org
    Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 · 9 mos

  • Global Head of Communications, Environmental Health at Vital Strategies
    Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) (Singapore)
    • Head of Campaigns and Outreach
      May 2016 - 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Global Network Communications Manager- Earth Hour
      Nov 2013 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Project Director at Planman Marcom Private Limited (Planman Consulting)
    Jun 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos