Bhavna Jagtiani

Bhavna Jagtiani is a prominent figure in the field of public relations in India, serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Edelman India and a Founding Board Member of GWPR India since January 2020. She has over 20 years of experience in communications, specializing in consumer and technology public relations, integrated marketing, and brand positioning.

Professional Background

At Edelman India, Jagtiani oversees the western operations, managing offices in Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad. Her previous experience includes leading the Consumer Practice at Edelman Hong Kong, where she directed campaigns for major brands such as Starbucks, LinkedIn, and IKEA, earning multiple industry awards for her work. Prior to her role in Hong Kong, she was instrumental in managing corporate and brand communications for various multinational corporations in India, including Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever.

Education

Jagtiani holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Jai Hind College and a Diploma in Advertising from the Xavier Institute of Management in Bhubaneswar.

Her contributions to the public relations industry have been recognized, and she has been listed among the most important women professionals in Indian public relations.12