Meenu Handa, one of India’s most respected corporate communications leaders, has announced her retirement, marking the end of a remarkable 35-year career across some of the world’s most influential companies. Starting her journey on October 1, 1990, at IPAN, Handa went on to hold senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and most recently Google, where she served as Vice President of Communications for Asia-Pacific.In a reflective note shared on the anniversary of her first day in the industry, Handa said: “35 years. 4 incredible companies. A million memories. Today, as I change the pace of my life, I look back at these years with deep fulfillment and gratitude… The question I’m often asked is, ‘What’s the plan?’ My answer: there is no plan. A whole new, fresh canvas awaits.”A Storied Career in CommunicationsHanda began her career at IPAN Hill & Knowlton, where she rose to the position of Vice President and built deep expertise in marketing communications, public affairs, and crisis management. She then spent over seven years at Microsoft India, serving as Director of Corporate Communications and as part of the India Leadership Team, where she was recognized as “Corporate Communication Professional of the Year” in 2012 by exchange4media.In 2013, she joined Amazon, setting up the corporate communications function for the company in India and building its CSR charter under “Amazon Cares,” which went on to win the Golden Peacock CSR Award.Her longest stint was at Google, where she spent nearly a decade in multiple leadership roles across India and Asia-Pacific, ultimately becoming Vice President of Communications for the region. At Google, she led critical mandates in corporate communications, storytelling, and reputation management, while mentoring and building high-performing communications teams.Beyond her corporate roles, Handa also served as Independent Director on the board of SRL Diagnostics (2016–2018) and as an advisory board member for KickOff Solutions.A Legacy of Leadership and MentorshipThroughout her career, Handa was known not just for her communication acumen but also for mentoring teams and empowering young professionals. In her farewell note, she expressed deep gratitude to her mentors, peers, and teams across IPAN, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, calling the relationships she built her “real return on investment.”Handa’s retirement marks the close of a landmark career that shaped the communication strategies of global tech and retail leaders in India and beyond. Looking ahead, she says she is embracing the same “nervous excitement” she felt on her first day in the industry—ready to paint a new canvas in life’s next chapter.