NAB Innovation Centre India has appointed Rishi Tanna as Executive Director – Communications and Branding, bringing more than 24 years of experience across corporate communications, brand management, public relations and reputation management.
In his new role, Tanna will lead the organisation’s communications and branding strategy, focusing on strengthening its reputation, increasing visibility and connecting its organisational culture with local and global audiences. His responsibilities will include executive communications, employee engagement, employer branding, online reputation management and strategic storytelling.
Before joining NAB Innovation Centre India, Tanna spent around 4.5 years at TIAA as Director – Marketing & Communications. He oversaw brand communications, corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, and publishing operations for the company’s India global capability centre. During his tenure, he strengthened employee advocacy, expanded organic social media reach and developed standardised communication processes.
He also briefly served as Head of External Communications at Adani Group, managing integrated communications, public relations, digital communications and brand positioning for its Holcim India businesses, including ACC and Ambuja Cements.
Earlier, Tanna spent nearly 12 years at BNP Paribas as Vice President – Brand & Communications. He led brand strategy, public relations, content development and internal communications across corporate and investment banking, wealth management, transaction banking and global capability centre operations. His work included executive thought leadership, sustainability communications and the development of the #WeAreTennis platform in India.
Tanna also worked as Marketing Communications Manager at Sanofi, where he supported media relations, employer branding and reputation management, including communications related to the company’s diabetes portfolio.
His earlier career includes a role as Assistant Manager – Corporate Communications at BNP Paribas, where he helped establish internal and external communications capabilities for its India operations. At Unilever, he worked as Assistant Brand Manager – Marketing, contributing to brand launches, consumer campaigns and market development. He began his professional journey as a Brand Associate at Activemedia Private Limited, working on public relations and media relations for aviation and consumer businesses.
Tanna holds a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business, specialising in Marketing, from the University of Mumbai.
With experience spanning financial services, healthcare, consumer goods and large business groups, Tanna brings a broad understanding of corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement and brand strategy to his new leadership role at NAB Innovation Centre India.
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