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Lavanya Wadgaonkar PhD

Lavanya Wadgaonkar PhD

Chief Communications Officer, Nissan Motor Corporation

Nissan Motor Corporation•Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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Experience24+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

IT’S NOT ABOUT WHY I AM AT THE TABLE BUT WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE With over 30 years of international experience in strategic communications, public affairs, brand management and sustainability, I have done transformational work leading multinational teams to deliver impact-driven, omni-channel, multi-stakeholder integrated communication strategies across various industries spanning automotive, manufacturing, life sciences, infrastructure and technology domains.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Nissan Motor CorporationCurrent
    Jul 2012–Present· 14 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Communications OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2024–Present
    • Global Vice President, Communications
      Apr 2022–Mar 2024
    • Division General Manager, Global Communications
      Nov 2019–Mar 2022
    • Vice President Communications / External & Government Affairs, Asia & Oceania
      Jun 2016–Nov 2019
    • Vice President - Corporate Communications & CSR, Nissan Group of India
      Jul 2012–Jun 2016
  • Eaton
    2007–Apr 2012· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • GM & Head - Marketing & Public Affairs, India
      2007–Apr 2012
  • Reliance Industries Limited
    Mar 2006–2007· 10 mos
    • Manager - Corp. Comm, Life Sciences
      Mar 2006–2007
  • LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED (TRF. )
    Mar 2003–Mar 2006· 3 yrs
    • Manager, Marketing Communications
      Mar 2003–Mar 2006
  • Patni, Infowavz, Bharat Avaition
    Jun 2002–Mar 2003· 9 mos
    • Communications Consultant
      Jun 2002–Mar 2003

Education

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Business Administration and Management, General

Wharton Executive Education

PhD

Literature / Films

Osmania University

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Literature and Films

Osmania University

Master of Arts (M.A.)

English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

Nizam College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts

Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidhyalaya

Executive Management Program

Business Administration and Management, General

Indian School of Business

Post Graduate Degree

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Sustainability Leadership Programme

Sustainability Studies

INSEAD

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Organizational CultureDynamic systemsGroup DynamicsFinancial Analysissustainable leadershipBusiness Analysisassimilate circularity principlesprocess (VAP) frameworkimplement circular business modelsCulture ChangeSustainable FinancingSustainability Perspectives and AuthorityCredibility and CommunicationExternal CommunicationsExecutive-level CommunicationMeasuring Performance in Strategy ExecutionSpokespersonStakeholder EngagementBudget ManagementCommunications Strategy