Shailesh Badve is a seasoned professional in corporate communications and public relations, currently serving as General Manager at Poonawalla Fincorp since March 2021. Shailesh holds a position on the Board of Studies for Journalism and Mass Communication at Vishwakarma University, contributing to curriculum development. Additionally, Shailesh teaches PR and Corporate Communication as a Visiting Faculty at Fergusson College. Previous experience includes roles at MSLGROUP India, Concept PR India Ltd, Ketchum Sampark, and a variety of media organizations, where Shailesh managed PR operations and worked with diverse clients. Shailesh holds a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Pune University and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics from Savitribai Phule Pune University.