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Supriya Chawla

Country Head, India & Bhutan - UK Gov... at British High Commission
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Supriya Chawla, a seasoned communications professional, leads with expertise in media relations, public relations, and corporate communications, with 8+ years of experience in India and Bhutan, backed by a Master's degree from Delhi University and a Fellowship from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
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Delhi, India, IN
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  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Corporate Communications
  • Internal Communications
  • Event Management
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Supriya Chawla is a seasoned communications expert with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and fostering meaningful relationships across industries and geographies. As Country Head for the UK Government's flagship scholarship Chevening, she has expanded socio-economic and geographical outreach, empowering NextGen leaders in tier2/3/4 cities and marginalized sections. With a strong background in public relations, corporate communications, and event management, Supriya has successfully delivered numerous projects for women in STEM, politics, and entrepreneurship, leveraging her brilliant network across India. Her expertise in branding, marketing, and stakeholder engagement has been showcased through her roles at Osian's Connoisseurs of Art Pvt Ltd, Concern India Foundation, and Microsoft/Text 100. Supriya holds a Master's degree in Molecular Biology from Delhi University and a Bachelor's degree in Botany Honors from Panjab University. She has also completed a Certificate in Economics for Foreign Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). A fellow of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellowship at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Supriya brings a unique blend of academic and professional expertise to her work. With expertise in building brand awareness, managing social media, and crafting compelling narratives, Supriya is a sought-after communications professional with a passion for storytelling and a talent for connecting people and ideas.

Experience

  • British High Commission
    • New Delhi, India
    • Country Head, India & Bhutan - UK Government's Chevening Scholarships
      • Jul 2015 - Present
      • New Delhi, India

      As the Country Head for the UK Government’s flagship scholarship Chevening, I am responsible for the programme in India and Bhutan. My role includes programme management, leadership, resource mobilization, working with the government, industry and university partners, stakeholder management, outr...

  • Osian's Connoisseurs of Art Pvt Ltd
    • New Delhi Area, India
    • Head - Branding & Communications
      • 2006 - May 2015
      • New Delhi Area, India

      Strategic communication and branding for a unique cultural institution, Osian’s. My role involved strategizing for its Auction House, its vast Archive Collection, Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival of Indian, Asian & Arab Cinema, Publishing & Design House, Art Fund, Art Advisory services, arch...

  • Concern India Foundation
    • New Delhi Area, India
    • Branch Head
      • 2011 - 2012
      • New Delhi Area, India

      My foray in the Development Sector was a short but significant stint in a position that enabled a great deal of understanding and learning. I was the Branch Head of this fund-raising organization which had a presence in 7 cities in India and supported over 200 projects in the field of education,...

  • Osian's Connoisseurs of Art Pvt Ltd
    • Mumbai Area, India
    • Vice President Corporate Communications
      • 2003 - 2004
      • Mumbai Area, India

      An interesting introduction to the world of Indian modern and contemporary art; Indian, Asian and Arab Cinema through the brilliant film festivals, art auctions and exhibitions. My role was strategic communications, promoting art education and research.

  • Freelancer
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Self Employed
      • 1998 - 2003
      • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

      As a young mother, I freelanced for a few years. I was actively involved in social welfare activities working with children with special needs, counseling women on domestic abuse and organizing various fund-raisers for the causes I supported. I also wrote extensively on social issues.

  • Microsoft/Text 100
    • New Delhi Area, India
    • Manager, Public Relations
      • 1996 - 1997
      • New Delhi Area, India

      PR for Microsoft in its initial years, I was involved in supporting Bill Gates first visit to India. Worked with Text 100, a London-based PR Consultancy firm that specialized in PR for the Info Tech sector.

  • Indian Handicrafts
    • New Delhi Area, India
    • Project Manager
      • 1992 - 1996
      • New Delhi Area, India

      Setting up of a 100% EOU Floriculture project while heading a team of senior consultants. Coordinating Technical collaborations with firms from Israel and the Netherlands during the setting up of the project. Conducted the groundwork and preparation of a feasibility report on the project followed...

Education

  • 2019 - 2019
    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • 1989 - 1991
    Delhi University
  • 1986 - 1989
    Panjab University
  • King's College London
  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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