Our People

Stratink is aiming to create an impact in the way communications is thought of in India. Our team comprises deep analytical thinkers, domain experts, journalists, writers, data analysts, and designers, all working together to craft communication strategies that can drive real change for our clients.

Leadership

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Boby Kurian

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Business editor-turned-media strategist; Boby helped reset the India media narrative for SoftBank - the world's largest tech investor. In senior leadership capacities at major newsrooms, he helped mainstream private capital and start-up reporting in the last decade.

As The Times of India's National Corporate Editor for nine years, he energised content during the post-subprime years of economic distress.

Boby is a keen listener and a life-long student of storytelling, behavioural economics, demographics, society and materialism.

Our Team

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Vaishnavi Ramakrishnan

Chief Business Officer

Vaishnavi Ramakrishnan is a seasoned communications professional with nearly two decades of diverse experience. With a deep passion for storytelling, Vaishnavi began her career as a journalist, sharpening her skills in delivering compelling narratives. She then transitioned to public relations, working with leading agencies before taking on the challenge of building and leading corporate communications teams.

Her expertise spans strategic communications, media relations, and reputation management, making her a trusted voice in the industry. With a strong background in consulting, As the Chief Business Officer at Stratink, she will be leading large-scale transformation projects, fostering operational excellence and delivering sustainable results for clients. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Vaishnavi excels in building high-performing teams and navigating complex business challenges.

Her expertise spans business development, process optimization, and digital transformation, making her a valuable partner in shaping the future of organizations. Passionate about leveraging technology to create value, she remains committed to driving impact and empowering businesses to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape.
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Shreya Roy

Operating Director

Shreya Roy is a business journalist-turned-communications professional. She has worked as a correspondent in some of India’s most premier newsrooms including The Economic Times, CNBC TV18 and The Indian Express Group, covering tech, start-ups, consumer goods, aerospace, and more. Prior to Stratink, she managed the Asia-Pacific PR and Communications charter for ad-tech conglomerate InMobi and consumer tech platform Glance.

At Stratink, she leads strategy and operations, brand, and content. Shreya holds a degree in Economics and Psychology from Christ College, Bangalore. She has also studied PR Writing for a Globalized Marketplace from New York University, and Marketing Management & Communications from MICA.
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Chhavi Banswal

Director, Policy Advocacy & Communications

Chhavi is a journalist turned policy professional, with a Master’s in Public Policy from National Law School, Bengaluru. Having worked on both - the Government as well as Business side of things, she is keenly interested in the intersections of policy, technology and gender.

She has drafted reports with exhaustive policy recommendations that were tabled and adopted by the Delhi Legislative Assembly. In her last role at Ola Mobility Institute, she led the Future of Work & Platform Economy vertical. She specializes in evidence-based advocacy strategies and has closely worked with the Central as well as State Governments on the Code on Social Security, just transition of the labour force through EV skill development.

Outside of professional pursuits, she enjoys mixed martial arts and reflexively quoting movies to an uninterested audience.
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Indrani Dasgupta

Director, Government Affairs & Communications

Indrani Dasgupta brings nearly 12 years of expertise in government relations, strategic communications, and public policy. As the Director of Government Affairs at Stratink Consulting, she oversees the firm’s engagement with governmental bodies and key public stakeholders.

Previously, Indrani served as the Communications Lead at NITI Aayog, leading communications for initiatives such as Mission LiFE, the Aspirational Districts Programme, and Aarogya Setu, that have directly impacted millions of lives across India. During her tenure with the MEA, she was instrumental in achieving consensus on the G20 Action Plan on Gender Equality—a landmark document that has set a global standard for gender equality.

Indrani has worked closely with the PMO, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Secretaries, providing strategic media counsel and managing communications.
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Rethu Panicker

Director, Media Services

Rethu is a seasoned communications professional with 18+ years of experience crafting and executing comprehensive communication strategies. She has a proven track record of successfully managing media relations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications in both agency and corporate settings.

Skilled in leading multifaceted campaigns across diverse industries, including corporate, financial services, and international communications. She has worked with agencies like Adfactors PR, Hill & Knowlton, BCW and FTI Consulting.

Rethu leads national media relations for Stratink.
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Shorbori Purkayastha

Associate

Shorbori is an ex-journalist with experience in digital content creation, storytelling and audience engagement. In the past 8 years, she's written on business, economy, climate and sustainability and the intersection of tech, health and gender policy. Previously, she's worked at The Quint and The Signal, where she's led daily news podcasts.

At Stratink, Shorbori works on all things related to content, leveraging digital tools to enhance content delivery and engagement for effective communication.
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Akanksha

Associate

Akanksha is an accomplished HR professional who has worked across diverse industries, including retail, healthcare, and energy management, and brings her expertise in enhancing organizational culture, driving employee engagement, and implementing HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

At Stratink, she works in the CEO's Office, supporting the CEO in managing day-to-day operations and project management.

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