Ramkumar Uppara

Ramkumar Uppara is a seasoned communications and public relations professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across diverse industries. Currently serving as the Director of Communications and Public Relations at CRISIL Limited since December 2024, Ramkumar previously held the position of Senior Vice President of PR and Communications at Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, where a significant transformation of the institution into a leading retail mass-market bank was achieved. Prior to that, Ramkumar was an Associate Partner at Ketchum Sampark, managing the Pharma and Healthcare practice, and contributed to substantial business growth at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications. Career accomplishments also include significant roles in organizations such as Concept Public Relations and Core Education & Technologies, complemented by an academic background featuring a Master's in Marketing Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and a Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations from Welingkar Institute of Management.