Shalaka Paradkar on Tal
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Senior Corporate Communications Leader | Content Strategy, Thought Leadership and Brand Reputation Specialist | Winner, 2025 First Chapter ELF Seddiqi Fellowship
About
Award-winning corporate communications specialist, writer, and editor with 23+ years experience of driving internal and external comms at leading agencies and media houses. Proven success in strategic counsel for real estate, tech and business leaders. A trusted client advisor, expert in enhancing brand positioning, engaging diverse audiences, and fostering a collaborative work culture. Subject matter expert in real estate, technology, construction, logistics and sustainability. Proven expertise in thought leadership, content campaigns, media training, ESG-focused comms, and mentoring cross-functional teams. πππ₯πππ₯ πππππππππ§π¦ & ππͺππ₯ππ¦ π― Pivoted from journalism to strategic communications β relied on by multisector clients as a trusted consultant, earned awards and leadership recognition, demonstrating resilience and adaptability π― Expert in crafting impactful thought leadership campaigns that deliver measurable results, successfully navigating a challenging media landscape. π― Managed awards programs for regional and global leaders, including KPMG, DHL, Sony, Adyen, Group AMANA, Warner Bros, Wasl, and Innoventures Education winning industry recognition with 21 Mepra awards. π― Prolific reporter and editor with hundreds of bylines in B2B and B2C media, robust media relations and deep regional network. Reported for top-tier titles including Vogue Arabia, Time Out, GQ, The Hollywood Reporter, AD, Khaleej Times, and Gulf News.
Work experience
Senior Corporate Communications Manager at DAMAC Group, Oct 2025 - Present Β· 9 mos
Senior Content Strategist at Gambit PR & Communications, Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 Β· 1 yr, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Head of Content, BPG - a WPP Group Company at BPG Group, Apr 2020 - Oct 2024 Β· 4 yrs 7 mos, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Editor, Technical Review Middle East at Alain Charles Publishing, Sep 2019 - Apr 2020 Β· 8 mos, Dubai
Issue Editor and Contributor at ITP Media Group, 2015 - Apr 2020 Β· 5 yrs 4 mos, Dubai
Education
Bachelors in Architecture, Architecture, L. S. Raheja School of Architecture
HSC, Ramnarain Ruia College - Mumbai
