Kaavya Kasturirangan

Kaavya Kasturirangan is a seasoned communications professional with a diverse background spanning over 16 years across various industries and roles.

She has extensive experience working with renowned firms, non-profits, and startups, serving as both a communications manager and a trusted advisor.

Currently, she excels in supporting executive and internal communications for the Cisco Office of the COO, having previously led communication efforts for different divisions at Cisco.

Kaavya's journey began as a television reporter for CNBC in Bangalore, India, where she covered significant business news stories.

She later transitioned into the tech industry, leading tech PR and strategic communications for industry giants like Infosys, under the mentorship of industry leaders such as Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani.

Kaavya's academic pursuits led her to pursue an MBA in Marketing & Strategy from the Indian School of Business, where she graduated with the Dean's Silver Medal.

Stepping out of her comfort zone, she explored technical sales role, gaining valuable insights into customer interactions and frontline account management.

Returning to the PR domain, she successfully built and managed the brand image of InMobi, a notable startup in the ad-tech space that declined a buyout offer from Google.

She further strengthened her expertise by reinstating and managing the analyst relations program at AppDynamics, contributing to the company's growth post its acquisition by Cisco.

Kaavya is well-versed in various aspects of corporate communications, including PR, internal communications, executive communications, analyst relations, social media, and content creation.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Arts with a focus on Communications, Psychology, and English Literature, an MBA in Marketing & Strategy, and studies in various subjects like Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, and German.