Gunjan Chaurasia

Award-winning Communicator

Gunjan is a post graduate in communication management and brings 15+ years of global experience in high-stake communications outreach, building global brands one narrative at a time.

She has a proven track record of stakeholder engagement, impactful content, and seamless project management skills to build and protect reputation. She brings solid marketing communications expertise derived from a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors in agency and in-house roles.

Digitally savvy and an advocate of technology and innovation, she is well-versed in several MarTech tools and is always exploring ways to deploy technology for campaign effectiveness and efficiencies.

Years Experience

Sectors

Brands

Awards

Perspectives

Immigrants of Toronto

Immigrants of Toronto

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Notion for Marketing

Notion for Marketing

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Specialities

PUBLIC RELATIONS

EVENTS MANAGEMENT

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DIGITAL ASSETS

INTERNAL COMMS

Social Media

CSR & Sponsorships

INVESTOR RELATIONS

Branding

WELLNESS

Awards

Employee Engagement

2016 – Middle East  PR Association

Corporate Wellness Initiative

2015 – Sports 360 Fit Awards

Wellness Organisation

2015 – Daman Corporate Health Awards

International Corporate Health and Productivity

2015 – Institute for Health and Productivity Management

Wellness Team

2015 – Daman Corporate Health Awards

Forbes Marshall Award for Best PR Project

2006 – Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication

Career Highlights

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Communications support to 11 projects launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Launched 10 real estate developments

Launched 5 Initial Public Offerings

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Managed sponsorships worth C$5.3 million

Communicated C$17.5 billion debt restructuring

Organised 13 Sports events with 100% safety

Developed 40+ internal communications campaigns

Contributed in 5 branding exercises

Conducted fundraisers generating C$300,000

Professional Experience

SAP

March 14, 2022

Senior Communications Specialist

Broadway Subway

February 16, 2021

Business Relations Manager

Expo 2020 Dubai

October 11, 2018

Senior Manager – Internal Communications and Engagement

Dubai Holding

February 12, 2012

Senior Manager – Communications

Ogilvy PR

April 10, 2011

Senior Account Manager  

ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller

October 29, 2006

Account Manager

Adfactors PR

February 6, 2006

Account Executive

Education

Canadian Securities Course

Canadian Securities Institute (Candidate)

Essentials of Data Literacy

University of Victoria

Certificate in Strategic Internal Communications

Informa Middle East

Certificate in Managing Projects

Informa Middle East

Introduction to Financial Communications and Investor Relations

Nasdaq Dubai Academy

Finance for Non-finance Executives

Bombay Stock Exchange Training Institute

Post Graduate Diploma in Communication Management

Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication

Bachelor's in Mass Media (Advertising)

University of Mumbai

Recommendations

“Gunjan is detail-oriented and constantly works towards excellence. A true go-getter with a diligent approach to work, she is a reliable and valuable team member. I admire her bubbly personality and undying zeal to learn, explore and seek new experiences both at work and personal life.”
Sudha Hemmad

Senior Advisor - Strategic Communications, City of Brampton, Canada

“Gunjan’s “daring” – beyond simply courageous or go-getting attitude along  with her innate intelligence makes her a invaluable asset in any team – the one who not only pushes the boundaries of the envelope, but most often, fashions a new envelope altogether.”
Arnab Mukherji

Senior Vice President, Adfactors Public Relations, India

Interests

HIKING

Diving

Travelling

Reading

I have climbed two of ‘The Seven Summits,’ attempted a full marathon and completed 5 half marathons.

I have run over 50 road races and done vertical runs of up to 82 floors.

I am a licensed scuba diver and a certified Yoga instructor.

Get In Touch

+1 778 798 7548
gunjan.kafil@gmail.com