Rekha Rao

Managing Director at Zeno Group

Rekha Rao has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of communications and public relations. Rekha is currently the Managing Director at Zeno Group since January 2020. Before that, from September 2013 to January 2020, they worked as the Sr. Vice President at 20:20 MSL, where they were responsible for the P&L of the Mumbai operations and played a key role in building a strong consumer practice nationally. During their tenure at 20:20 MSL, their team won over 100+ awards for the agency, including the prestigious Global Sabre for Vicks #TouchOfCare campaign in 2018.

Prior to 20:20 MSL, they worked as the Principal Consultant at Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick from March 2012 to August 2013. Rekha also served as the Senior Client Services Director at IPAN from September 2007 to February 2012, where they handled clients with a special focus on mass brands, CSR, issues, and health. Their campaigns for clients at IPAN became benchmarks of excellence within the industry.

In addition, Rekha has held the role of Director at Versatile Communications from March 2006 to August 2007, and from October 2000 to November 2004. Rekha was the Head of Corporate Communications at Dr. Batra's from November 2004 to February 2006. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Copywriter at Triton Communications from May 1999 to September 2000, and as a Copywriter at Lintas from February 1997 to May 1999.

Overall, Rekha Rao's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic leadership, client management, and delivering impactful campaigns in the field of communications and public relations.

Rekha Rao's education history is as follows:

Rekha Rao attended Keyes High School from 1980 to 1987, where they obtained an SSC degree in High School/Secondary Certificate Programs. Rekha then attended Osmania University from 1989 to 1992, where they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree with a focus on Business/Commerce, General.

After completing their degree at Osmania University, Rekha Rao continued their education at the same university from 1990 to 1992, pursuing a B. Com (Hons) degree in Marketing, Management Accounts, Economics, and Taxation.

In 1992, Rekha Rao also attended Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, where they obtained a DAPR degree in Advertising and Public Relations.

In addition to their formal education, Rekha Rao has obtained a certification from NIIT, although specific details such as the obtained month and year are not provided.

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  • Managing Director

    January, 2020 - present

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