V Palaniappan

V Palaniappan is a seasoned communication professional with extensive experience in corporate communications and public relations. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd since May 2023, V Palaniappan has previously held key roles, including Joint Manager of Corporate Communication & Public Relations at SUEZ, where responsibilities encompassed internal and external communications for a 24X7 water supply project. V Palaniappan's background also includes serving as a Public Relations Officer at Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd, focusing on government relations and CSR initiatives, and managing media and social communications at Kumaraguru College of Technology. A foundation in journalism was established through roles in the print media industry, contributing to notable publications such as Deccan Chronicle and Times of India. V Palaniappan holds a PhD in Mass Communication/Journalism, alongside MPhil and MA degrees in the same field, and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce.