Bharti Airtel has appointed senior journalist Romit Guha as its Head of Corporate Communications. In this position, he will oversee the company’s external and internal communications strategy.Guha shared the news of his appointment through a LinkedIn post, noting that he has moved to the corporate sector after nearly 28 years in journalism. He stated that he joined Bharti Airtel on November 10 to lead communications at one of India’s largest companies by market value.He also expressed appreciation for the company’s leadership, acknowledging the trust placed in him to manage the organisation’s communication function.Guha’s journalism career spans more than 28 years, including 12 years at The Economic Times. He has also worked with The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Thomson Reuters, and other media organisations. His background includes experience in reporting, editing, and strategic communication roles.Airtel’s appointment of Guha reflects the company’s focus on strengthening communication as the telecom sector continues to evolve with ongoing digital developments.

Truecaller, one of the leading global communications platform, has appointed Seema Jindal as the Head of Public Affairs, Telecom in India. Seema joined Truecaller following a distinguished 25-year career at Airtel, where she held multiple key roles in regulatory, interconnection, and compliance roles in different telecom business units within Airtel.Most recently, she served as the Head of Regulatory Affairs for DLT, DTH, Teleports, VSAT and Head of Compliances & Audit for Regulatory. She was instrumental in spearheading the implementation of an intricate and innovative regulatory framework on telecommunication spam based on Digital Ledger Technology. Her work involved defining and interpreting complex regulations, ensuring compliance across multiple business units and managing relationships with regulators/licensors.At Truecaller, Seema will work closely with government ministries and agencies such as TRAI, DoT and MEITY to ensure regulatory and policy support for Truecaller?ÇÖs continued growth and innovation in India.

Deepa Dey, Head of Communication & Sustainability, Nutrition and Special Projects at Hindustan Unilever Limited, has decided to move on after four years with the company. According to sources, she is expected to depart by July 31, 2024.?Ç£From marketing communication to traditional PR to online reputation management to culture building to industry orchestration to crisis management to global M&As, across India and a few countries in South Asia. Finally, I came to HUL- supporting the largest merger in the food space in India!,?Ç¥ she shared on her LinkedIn post.Deepa Dey's journey in the PR industry began with a humble step and has now spanned over three decades of rich experience. Her career is marked by continuous learning, fostering connections, nurturing talent, and managing change and organizational culture. She has worked with prominent companies including GSK Consumer Healthcare India, Airtel, SpiceJet Limited, and Apeejay Surrendra Group. Known as a people person and a leader with strong business acumen, Dey is also an eloquent speaker, making her a well-rounded and respected professional in the industry.