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Samonway Duttagupta

@samonwayduttagupta

Internal communications leader at PwC India who shaped the 2025 brand relaunch and executive messaging across a 50,000+ employee organisation.

India

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At PwC India, I led internal communications for a 50,000+ employee organisation, aligning messaging with leadership priorities and transformation. I built communication toolkits for firmwide campaigns and led the 2025 brand relaunch, including the new logo rollout.

I also advised the Chairperson, COO and senior leaders on speeches, thought leadership and other executive communications. Earlier, I headed corporate communications at V Resorts and worked as a travel, hospitality and lifestyle journalist, bringing newsroom storytelling into brand positioning and communications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager, Internal Communications

PwC India

May 2022 - Mar 2026 (3 years 10 months)

Led internal communications strategy for a 50,000+ employee organisation, aligning messaging with leadership priorities and business strategy. Built brand communication toolkits and playbooks, and led communications for the 2025 brand relaunch.

Internal Communications Employee Engagement Change Management Brand Strategy Executive Communication Content Strategy Digital Communication ESG CSR Communications Employer Branding Sustainability Communication

Assistant Manager, Internal Communications

KPMG India

Jun 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Championed enterprise-wide campaigns, driving a 45% increase in participation and engagement. Designed and executed internal and external communication strategies for a 30,000+ workforce, and led crisis communications during COVID-19.

Internal Communications Employee Engagement Crisis Communications Campaign Management Data Analysis Multi Channel Content Stakeholder Management

Content Head, Corporate Communications

V Resorts

Jul 2018 - Jun 2019 (11 months)

Designed corporate communications, brand positioning and content strategy for a growing hospitality brand. Managed a six-member team and served as the primary spokesperson and media contact.

Corporate Communications Brand Positioning Content Strategy Team Management Media Relations Influencer Marketing Digital Strategy PR Management

Chief Copy Editor, HappyTrips.com

Times Internet, The Times of India Group

Nov 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Led content development and editorial quality for HappyTrips.com, delivering high-engagement travel content while overseeing end-to-end workflows and coordinating with freelancers.

Content Development Editorial Management SEO Travel Content Workflow Management Freelancer coordination

Chief Sub Editor, Travel, Digital

India Today

Nov 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year)

Conceived and produced trending travel stories, along with lifestyle, entertainment and food content.

Content Creation Travel Writing Lifestyle Content Digital Media

Senior Correspondent & Copy Editor

EFY Group

Dec 2014 - Nov 2015 (11 months)

Reported and wrote business features, industry stories and interviews on the Indian electronics sector for print and digital.

Business Reporting Copy Editing Print media Digital Media Electronics

Senior Sub-Editor

Discover India Magazine

Jul 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 5 months)

Wrote and produced features, reviews and interviews across travel, hospitality and lifestyle, and worked with the Editor-in-Chief on content planning and story commissioning.

Feature Writing Travel Writing Hospitality Content Content Planning Editorial Collaboration