Rucha Bhalekar

Rucha Bhalekar currently serves as Associate Vice President of Corporate Communications at FCB India since May 2022, previously holding the position of Director of Corporate Communications at Kinnect and Httpool. With extensive experience in managing public relations across the APAC region, Rucha has developed PR strategies for major partnerships including Facebook, Spotify, TikTok, and Twitter. Prior roles include Director and Associate Director of Corporate Communications at Isobar India Group, where Rucha initiated impactful publicity programs and managed online marketing initiatives. Early career achievements include roles in corporate communications management at Mindshift Interactive and White Marque Solutions, with foundational experience gained at The PRactice and CHIMERA. Rucha holds an M.CM.S in Media Research from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a B.H.Sc in Early Childhood Care and Education from SNDT University.