Rajesh Parida

Rajesh Parida has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Rajesh is currently serving as the Director of Corporate Affairs, Public Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility at Allied Blenders & Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Prior to this, Rajesh worked at Pernod Ricard India from 2016 to 2023 as the Head of Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & Responsibility for the southern markets of India and Sri Lanka. Rajesh also had a brief stint at Pernod Ricard as the International Trade and Public Affairs executive in Asia. Before joining Pernod Ricard, Rajesh worked as the Zonal Manager of Corporate Affairs for the South and East regions at Pernod Ricard India from 2010 to 2015. Earlier in their career, they held the position of Senior Manager of Corporate Public Relations at BEML LTD. and worked in Public Relations at Goa Shipyard Limited. Rajesh started their professional journey as a Senior Officer at Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. Rajesh brings a wealth of experience in public affairs, governance, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility to their current role.

Rajesh Parida has a diverse education history. Rajesh first attended Utkal University from 1991 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on botany, chemistry, and zoology. Following this, they completed their 10+2 education at Kendriya Vidyalaya from 1989 to 1991.

In 1996, Rajesh enrolled at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in Delhi, specializing in print and electronic media, PR, and advertising. Rajesh completed their degree in Journalism in 1997. The following year, they pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Image Management from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, which they successfully completed in 1999.

From 1999 to 2000, Rajesh attended the National Institute of Sales (NIS), where they obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management. Later, in 2003, they enrolled at Goa University to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management, which they completed in 2004.

Additionally, Rajesh has obtained a certificate in "Nano Tips for Finding Happiness Through Empathy with Shadé Zahrai" from LinkedIn in October 2022.

It should be noted that the start and end years of a specific program, "Exec PGDM" from the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), were not provided, so further information is required to determine the duration and completion of that program.