Prema Balan

Prema Balan is currently the Head of Media Relations & Issues Management at Shell, where they advise senior leadership on corporate brand and media strategies while managing issues that affect the company’s operations. Prema's extensive experience includes roles as Client Engagement Lead and Corporate Communications & External Relations Manager, where they established communications departments and managed branding initiatives. They have a background in journalism as a Deputy Editor and Senior Writer, where they created and curated content for major publications. Prema holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and a Master's degree in Linguistics from the University Malaya.