Vidhu G.

Communications Manager at the Wikimedia Foundation

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

Experienced professional navigating through the global communications industry. Currently working towards advancing the free knowledge mission of the Wikimedia Foundation. Skilled in strategic communications, crisis communications and media relations.

Experience

  • Communications Manager at Wikimedia Foundation
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Building strategic external communications and media strategies to advance and protect the reputation of the Wikimedia Foundation and its global knowledge mission. Focus on global media stories around Product & Tech, partnerships and fundraising.

  • Account Director at Seraphim Communications LLP
    Apr 2018 - Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Addressing strategic communication requirements of international clients from technology, pharma, education, luxury and defence sectors. Developed expertise in corporate communications, advocacy, crisis communications, media relations & networking, digital campaigns, research &perception studies for regulated and non-regulated businesses in India and across borders.

  • Kekst CNC (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Consultant
      Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 · 7 mos

      Handling international clients and collaborating with global teams in order to achieve their communication goals in India. Years of consulting spent at brand building, content creation and managing client relationships for global leaders within tech, education, defence and luxury sectors.

    • Senior Associate
      Jan 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Manager- Marketing, North India at Deutsche Bank
    Jun 2012 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Supporting communications activities for Deutsche Bank AG's retail division in North India. Overlooking a range of brand building, marketing and networking initiatives as part of a lean core marketing team