Abhinav Kumar

Award-winning global Communications, Marketing and Public affairs leader, in charge of all International markets (North America, South America, Europe, UK, MEA and APAC) for one of the world’s largest services firms (469,000 employees, US$ 22 billion revenues).

Proud custodian of this decade’s fastest growing brand in the Digital & IT Services Industry. The brand value of the company has risen from US$ 2.3 billion in 2010 to US$ 14.9 billion in 2021. Its brand awareness among executives went up by 2X to 84% in the same period. All these efforts led the company to be recognized as a “Superbrand” in its top two markets – the US & the UK.

Received the Sabre Award for 2019 in London, as recognition of career achievement as a CMO.

Named on the Holmes Report’s “Innovator 25 EMEA” list, which recognizes the most creative Marketing & Communications leaders, who are driving change in an era of disruption.

Have built winning cross-cultural integrated teams that have been recognized with 70+ of the most prestigious awards for excellence towards communications, marketing and branding initiatives worldwide.

Served as strategic advisor to seven global/regional CEOs on building their reputations and managed complex communications situations including trans-country Mergers & Acquisitions, several billion dollar+ deals, litigation, employee issues, government and crisis communications.

Responsible for the company’s strategic relationships with the World Economic Forum (WEF) as well as National and European Union government organizations. Board member of the Europe-India Business Council and member of the Press Club of Europe, Friends of Europe & GCDN. Founder of the CCO (Chief Communications Officer) Network.

Official spokesperson for the firm. Served as keynote speaker at major forums and roundtables. Incessant networker with strong government, media, community and influencer networks worldwide.