Priyam Nayak

Strategic Communictions Lead at APNIC Foundation , International non-profit

N/A, India

Strategic communications leader with 10+ years’ experience across international non-profits, policy-facing environments, and technology-led social impact organisations. Former award-winning journalist with expertise in strategic communications, brand building, crisis communications, and cross-cultural storytelling. Led global communications, strengthening visibility and partner engagement.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
Professional Experience:

Strategic communications professional with 10+ years of experience across international non-profits, digital development programmes, and AI-led social impact organisations. Currently serve as Engagement and Outreach Advisor at APNIC Foundation, leading external communications. Previously led communications at Wadhwani AI, creating donor-facing narratives, reports, collateral, newsletters, and solution storytelling across health, education, and agriculture. Earlier, an award-winning journalist and recipient of the Laadli Media Award, bringing strong editorial rigour and narrative intelligence to impact communications. Hold an Executive MBA from IIM Kozhikode (2023–2025).

Education:

- Executive MBA, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (2023–2025)
Coursework focused on advanced corporate communications, cross-cultural communications, marketing analytics, integrated marketing communications, and social media in business contexts.

- Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Asian College of Journalism, Chennai (2013–2014)
Formal training in journalism, editorial rigour, and storytelling.

- BA in English (Honours), St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi (2009–2012)
Strong foundation in language, writing, and critical analysis.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Bengali

Nationality:

Indian

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