Shashank Mhasawade
@shashankmhasawade
Creative storyteller and corporate communications leader who builds narratives that engage, inform, and influence.
What I'm looking for
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
Corporate Communications Lead
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.
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.
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.
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.
Designed and led Microsoft India employee communications, launched weekly e-magazine and intranet, managed all-India townhalls and executive interviews to boost internal engagement.
Led Hyderabad site communications, driving employee communications campaigns, media engagement and hiring communications to support the IT Services CoE.
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.
Handled PR and media relations and customer-centric marketing communications to support business objectives and brand visibility.
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.
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