Pulkit Arora

Associate Director - Marketing & Communication , International Thought Leadership Forum

New Delhi, Delhi

Strategic communications and marketing leader with 15 years’ experience across the social sector and global engagement platforms. Specializes in policy-facing narratives, stakeholder engagement, thought leadership, brand building, and large-scale content ecosystems, working closely with governments, business leaders, and institutions (Indian and global) to shape impactful public conversations.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:

I am a strategic communications and marketing leader with over a decade of experience shaping narratives, building platforms, and driving stakeholder engagement across the social sector, global forums, and policy-facing environments. My work sits at the intersection of communication, strategy, and influence, using narrative as a problem-solving tool to align institutions, leaders, and audiences around shared outcomes.

Across my career, I have led communications for large-scale programmes, international platforms, and high-trust leadership engagements involving government, business, civil society, and global institutions. I specialise in translating complex ideas, from policy and development priorities to technology, investment, and social impact, into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholder groups. Whether engaging senior policymakers, global business leaders, or broader public audiences, my focus is on clarity, credibility, and impact.

A core strength of my work is approaching communication strategically rather than tactically. I begin by diagnosing the underlying challenge, whether reputational risk, misaligned stakeholder expectations, weak narrative positioning, or low engagement. From there, I design communication frameworks that integrate content, channels, messengers, and timing to solve the problem at hand. This includes building thought leadership platforms, designing multi-channel content ecosystems, shaping leadership messaging, and managing communications around complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

I have extensive experience building and scaling content-led platforms and campaigns, from short-form leadership insights to long-form narrative initiatives, ensuring consistency of voice, strategic coherence, and measurable outcomes. My work has involved overseeing mass communication systems, editorial planning, messaging frameworks, and audience engagement strategies, while collaborating closely with internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners.

My background in the social and development sector has instilled a strong sense of purpose, rigour, and accountability in my work. I am comfortable operating in high-stakes environments where communication must be precise, ethical, and aligned with long-term institutional credibility. I bring a deep understanding of policy sensitivity, governance structures, and public accountability, alongside the agility required to respond to fast-moving narratives and emerging issues.

Education has played a defining role in shaping my professional approach. With postgraduate training in communication and social development, I view communication not as output, but as a strategic discipline grounded in analysis, audience insight, and problem-solving. This foundation enables me to structure narratives that influence behaviour, shape perception, and support decision-making at the highest levels.

I am now seeking senior opportunities in strategic communications, public affairs, CSR and impact communications, or thought leadership roles, particularly within organisations operating at the intersection of policy, business, and social impact. I bring a proven ability to build trust, shape narratives, and use communication to drive meaningful outcomes, not just visibility.

Education:

Postgraduate-trained communications professional with a rigorous academic foundation in media, public communication, and social development. Formal education has deeply shaped a strategic understanding of communication as a problem-solving discipline. My learning and years of hands-on experience have enabled me to go beyond messaging to diagnose challenges, structure narratives, manage stakeholder perceptions, and influence decision-making. This training built strengths in analytical thinking, audience mapping, policy communication, and using storytelling as a tool to address complex social, institutional, and organisational problems.

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Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Nationality:

Indian

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