Jayakrishnan Bhaskaran

Director

United Arab Emirates

About

Close to three decades of expertise across multiple platforms – journalism, public relations/public affairs, integrated communication, content, media, stakeholder outreach and strategy A unique blend of media and marketing communication experience that helps conceive and execute communication strategy in contexts of user perspectives and client goals Excellent direct relationship with media across GCC and India, indirect and vendor driven reach to MEA, Levant, Bangladesh and Pakistan Expert in diaspora communication in multi-ethnic markets; Experienced across multiple verticals Lateral thinking skills; thought leader; value-driven; entrepreneurial; ethical communicator Skills Marketing Strategy & Campaigns Corporate Communications Public Affairs Leadership and Mentoring Research Positioning & Branding English writing Crisis Management Collateral literature development Public & Media Relations Product Launches Events, Non-media support CSR ideation Media Planning Vendor networking Experience across multiple verticals Real Estate & Construction Banking and Financial Services Pharma & Healthcare Consumer/Retail Technology Aviation Automotive/Transportation Energy IPO Communications Travel & Tourism Utility

Experience

  • Director at O Z ON Marketing Management
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Corporate Communications Manager at Utico FZC
    Feb 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Corporate Communications and PR Consultant at VFS Global
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr

  • Vice President at Adfactors PR
    Jun 2011 - Aug 2016 · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Director, Strategy at Watermelon Communications
    Aug 2010 - May 2011 · 10 mos

    Played a strategic role supporting top management and team conceive communication campaigns; support and advice on NBD; influence media when critically needed; top client management