Judges

Arpana Kumar Ahuja is a distinguished corporate communications and brand strategy leader with over 25 years of experience across diverse industries. As the executive vice president & head of corporate brand & communications at Jindal Steel, she is responsible for shaping the brand's identity and driving its communication strategy.

Before her current role, Arpana held senior leadership positions at multinational corporations such as Shell India and leading PR firms PR Pundit Havas Red and Weber Shandwick. She is an expert in managing corporate reputation, crisis communications, and public affairs. 

A PRmoment India 3030 winner, Diksha Verma, is an accomplished communications professional with 10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, and analyst relations. 

As a communications specialist for the India and APAC regions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), she plays a key role in driving the company's external communications strategy and shaping its narrative across diverse and dynamic markets.

Vandana Chopra is partner, markets and clients at KPMG in India. With a career spanning more than two decades, she is a seasoned communications professional with a strong background in brand strategy and corporate communications.

 Vandana holds a Master's in Mass Communication from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and a post-graduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. This unique blend of journalism and strategic communication underpins her success in advancing KPMG's brand and reputation.

Paroma Roy Chowdhury is a distinguished communications leader with over 25 years of experience building brands and shaping narratives for global technology giants. As a Strategic Comms Leader and founder member of CXXO, a Kalaari Capital initiative, she is dedicated to empowering women founders and fostering a more inclusive startup ecosystem in India.

Before CXXO, Paroma held pivotal leadership roles, including head of corporate communications at Google India and senior director, Asia comms and public affairs with SoftBank Group International.  Known for her strategic acumen and expertise in public policy and corporate reputation, she has a proven track record of navigating complex communication challenges for high-growth companies. She has also worked as a senior journalist with 'The Economic Times'.

Prashant Subramanian is a strategic communication and public relations professional with nearly two decades of experience in building powerful brand narratives. As the Vice President - North at Kaizzen, one of India's leading PR and digital agencies, he spearheads the company's operations and growth in the region.

Prashant is an expert in managing corporate reputation, developing integrated communication campaigns, and providing strategic counsel to a diverse portfolio of clients across technology, startup, and corporate sectors. Before his leadership role at Kaizzen, he honed his expertise at various renowned agencies, building a strong track record for driving impactful and award-winning communication campaigns.

Sameer Bajaj is a seasoned communications leader with over 20 years of experience shaping brand narratives for some of India's most iconic companies. As the head of corporate communications and corporate affairs for MakeMyTrip, he leads the company's communication strategy, driving its corporate reputation and managing stakeholder relations.

Before joining MakeMyTrip, Sameer held senior communication roles at GoPro, Discovery Channel, and ESPN Star Sports, where he was responsible for public relations, corporate affairs, and brand messaging. Known for his strategic approach and deep media expertise, he has a proven track record of building and protecting brand reputation in the dynamic Indian market

Shonali Chakravarty is a seasoned communications and public policy professional with over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. She is the lead for Enterprise Tech for APAC at Lenovo. This includes India + multiple other markets (17).

Her expertise lies in developing integrated communication strategies that drive thought leadership and business impact. Before joining Lenovo, Shonali held significant roles at Uber and OYO, where she provided strategic counsel to some of the world's leading technology brands, building a strong reputation for her deep industry knowledge.

With over 25 years in the industry, Sujit Patil is the chief communications officer for the Godrej Industries Group, one of India's most diversified and trusted conglomerates. After senior roles at Larsen & Toubro and the Tata Group, he joined Godrej, where he is known for his integrated, data-driven POEMS (Paid, Owned, Earned Media Strategies) philosophy. 

Known for his strategic thinking and ability to demonstrate the direct impact of communications on business performance, he is a sought-after speaker and jury member at global forums like the World Communication Forum in Davos. He is also the co-author of "The Pursuit of Reputation". Outside of work, he is a weekend farmer and traveller.