Manish Pandey

Head - Strategic Communication and Partnerships , IPE Global Limited, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi

Strategic communications and policy specialist with 13+ years’ experience in ministries, media, and donor-led campaigns. Expert in public messaging, government relations, and impact storytelling.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Dynamic and impact-driven communications strategist with over 13 years of experience translating complex policy, technology, and governance priorities into compelling public narratives. I bring a rare trifecta of public policy insight, C-suite communication experience, and high-stakes media leadership—having led communications for flagship national campaigns under Union Ministers and multilateral partners, across sectors like fintech, health, education, and agriculture.
I specialize in executive visibility, strategic media relations, thought leadership, analyst engagement, and reputation management, with a strong footprint in both traditional and digital ecosystems. Now seeking to drive global storytelling and market reputation for high-growth, tech-first brands shaping the future of finance and inclusion.

Education:

I hold an Executive Certificate in Public Policy and Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, completed in 2024. This program deepened my understanding of governance frameworks, stakeholder dynamics, policy formulation, and evidence-based communication. It equipped me with advanced tools to bridge the gap between policy design and on-ground implementation, particularly through strategic communication and institutional alignment.

Prior to this, I earned an MBA in International Business from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Pune, graduating with honors. The MBA program enhanced my capabilities in global business strategy, marketing, and leadership—skills I’ve since adapted to large-scale public policy campaigns and donor-driven initiatives across India.

I began my academic journey with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, graduating with honors. This foundational degree instilled a strong base in management, communication, and organizational behavior—elements that have been central to my growth as a strategic communications professional.

My educational path reflects a continuous commitment to blending management principles with public sector priorities. From shaping national-level media narratives for NEP 2020 and COVID-19 response to amplifying maternal health outcomes in tribal Rajasthan, I have consistently applied academic learning to policy impact.

In line with lifelong learning, I actively engage with interdisciplinary domains including behavioral economics, digital governance, and strategic diplomacy—further supported by international collaborations through the G20 Education Working Group and India’s health diplomacy efforts. My education, therefore, is not limited to formal degrees, but extends into lived experience at the intersection of policy, communication, and systems change.

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Letter of Appreciation, Joint Secretary (Policy, Media & Publicity), Ministry of Education
• Letter of Appreciation, Hon'ble Minister of State for Education & External Affairs, Government of India
• Letter of Appreciation, Secretary (Department of School Education & Literacy), Ministry of Education
• Letter of Appreciation, PS to Former Union Minister for Health, Science & Technology, and Earth Sciences (Policy, Stakeholder Communication & Public Engagement)
• Appreciation Note, Senior Bureaucrat, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
• Appreciation Letter, OSD to Union Agriculture Minister, Government of India (Strategic Communication & Scheme Outreach)
• Media Features in 20+ national and regional publications for strategic development storytelling, including The Hindu and The Indian Express

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

Indian

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