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Shashank Mhasawade

@shashankmhasawade

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Creative storyteller and corporate communications leader who builds narratives that engage, inform, and influence.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a communications leadership role where I can craft strategic, audience-centric narratives, lead cross-functional teams, and drive measurable engagement in an inclusive culture.

I am a seasoned corporate communications and narrative-building professional with extensive experience across internal and external communications, media relations, branding, and content creation. I have led employee communications programs, intranet and newsletter management, DEI initiatives, and crisis communications for large organizations.

My career spans roles supporting Microsoft, BNY Mellon, Genpact, Helios Advisory and others, where I drove PR campaigns, stakeholder collaboration, and audience-centric storytelling. I have directed award-winning short films, produced recognized photography work, and delivered measurable results such as high-profile media coverage and successful employee engagement campaigns.

I combine journalistic instincts with filmmaking, photography, graphic design and AI-enabled visual tools to craft compelling narratives. I seek to bring strategic communications leadership, creative content production, and data-informed automation to organizations that value clear, inclusive, and influential storytelling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Corporate Communications Lead

Current

Simplicity Consulting

Aug 2025 - Present (3 months)

Supporting Microsoft as a corporate communications writer, automating internal communications for MCAPS Academy and creating audience-centric narratives to increase engagement and accessibility.

Internal Communications Content Strategy Automation Stakeholder Management Intranet Management Employee Engagement

Communications Specialist

BNY Mellon

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 (8 months)

Managed internal and external communications for a New York-based CRO, increased program penetration via newsletters, and supported Senior Risk & Compliance BNY Committee with deck prep and minutes.

Internal Communications Media Relations

Head of PR & Communications

Helios Advisory

Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 (11 months)

Led PR and marketing communications including publicity for CIDCO financing and employee communications during a trust deficit, and advised on branding for CIDCO housing initiatives.

Public Relations Crisis Communications Branding Media Relations Employee Communications Campaign Management

Filmmaker & Photographer

Moments That Matter

Jan 2013 - Dec 2021 (8 years 11 months)

Produced filmmaking and photography projects from 2013–2021, including award-winning short film 'Lakshmi' screened at international festivals and recognized by National Geographic.

Filmmaking Photography Festival Submissions Visual Storytelling Video Editing Brand Content

Head of Employee Communications

Microsoft

Jan 2008 - Dec 2013 (5 years 11 months)

Designed and led Microsoft India employee communications, launched weekly e-magazine and intranet, managed all-India townhalls and executive interviews to boost internal engagement.

Employee Communications Intranet Management Editorial Management Event Management Interviewing

Site Communications Head

Genpact

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Led Hyderabad site communications, driving employee communications campaigns, media engagement and hiring communications to support the IT Services CoE.

Employee Engagement Media Relations Event Coordination Stakeholder Management

PR & Communications Manager

AFL Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Managed PR, communications and customer-centric marketing communications, and implemented internal employee communication via monthly newsletters and events.

Public Relations Corporate Communications Newsletters Event Management Marketing Communications Media Relations Content Creation

Assistant Manager - PR & Communications

WNS Global Services

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 11 months)

Handled PR and media relations and customer-centric marketing communications to support business objectives and brand visibility.

PR Media Relations Marketing Communications Stakeholder Engagement Crisis Communications

Journalist

Various Newspapers

Jan 1996 - Dec 2004 (8 years 11 months)

Reported across beats for publications including Asian Age, Indian Express and Hindustan Times from 1996–2004, covering government, courts and national events.

Reporting Interviewing Feature Writing