Chitra Phatak

Head Corporate Communications and ESG @ Medline India

About

A seasoned Corporate Communication & Employee Engagement professional with over 18 years of experience of working in multicultural global organisations. Enabled organisations to engage audiences and create delight. Specialties: - Strategic Communication Plan -Employee Engagement programs -CSR program conceptualisation and program management -Diversity , Equity & Inclusion set up and program management - Events conceptualisation & Execution - Employer branding strategy

Country

India

City

Pune Division

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Creative Problem Solving, Team Management, Collaborative Leadership, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Strategic Thinking

Experience

Head Corporate Communications and ESG

Medline India

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Strategic Communications Consultant

2023-6 - 2024-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

Independent consulting for Not For Profit entities.

Head - Communications, Employee Engagement , Inclusion , Equity and Diversity and CSR

TIAA

2017-6 - 2021-5 · 4 yrs

Pune, Maharashtra, India

At TIAA India, I spearheaded the strategic communication initiatives and implemented programs to enhance employee awareness, foster a sense of belonging, and create a delightful workplace experience. I successfully established the Communications, Employee Engagement, and CSR functions from the ground up, driving their growth over time, achieving increased Engagement & Communication Index scores. Additionally, I also led the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion portfolio.

Sr Manager - Events and Internal Communication

Volkswagen India

2012-10 - 2017-5 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Pune Area, India

At Volkswagen , I played a key role in curating and implementing high-impact Internal Communication initiatives. I was responsible for designing and executing strategic B2B external events that aimed to foster strong partnerships and collaboration within the industry . I spearheaded internal events that focused on engaging and inspiring employees. Furthermore, I effectively utilised social media platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement for the Pune Plant.

Deputy Manager-Marketing Communication

Vodafone

2007-10 - 2012-9 · 5 yrs

At Vodafone, I was responsible for external and internal communications , below the line activations , PR , Market research and creating ,Merchandise Management and executing Brand campaigns for corporate and circle level product launches for the Maharashtra and Goa circle.