Director – POD Leader
Marsh McLennan
AngularCloudSQL
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead communications and public relations across India, the Middle East & Africa, and government affairs in India.
- Set strategic direction for all regional communications, partnering with executives, leadership teams, global corporate affairs, and local leaders.
- Strengthen Pearson’s reputation through external communications, government relations, and select internal initiatives.
- Serve as senior communications advisor on media strategy, executive positioning, thought leadership, and crisis management.
- Manage government relations; build relationships with policymakers, high commissions, and trade bodies to advance advocacy objectives.
- Drive external media relations and proactive storytelling campaigns, advising on influencer programmes and social media.
- Support internal communications to align employees with Pearson’s strategy and culture.
- Guide strategic content development including executive speeches, op-eds, press releases, and social media campaigns.
- Collaborate with global and functional teams to align regional efforts with broader business priorities.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, and government affairs.
- Strong understanding of the media, regulatory, and policy environment across India and MEA.
- A proven track record in developing and executing successful communication campaigns that drive impact.
- Executive presence and the ability to counsel senior leaders with credibility and insight.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats.
- Experience managing crisis communications, change initiatives, and complex stakeholder environments.
- Highly collaborative with an ability to lead through influence and build trusted cross-functional relationships.
- Comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment.
- Data-driven and agile, able to anticipate external trends and adapt communications strategies accordingly.
- High levels of professionalism, resilience, and integrity.
- Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field.
