Emcure Pharmaceuticals  has appointed Naveen Soni as Director – Corporate Communications and Public Relations effective 1st July, 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing communications for Emcure Pharmaceuticals, according to a company statement.

It said, “A seasoned professional, Soni comes with over two decades of multi-sector experience in corporate communications, strategic business advocacy, marketing and business journalism.”

Formerly, he has also held communication portfolios in leadership positions with leading Indian MNCs such as UPL, Welspun Group, Wadia Group, Hubtown and PUG India wherein he was responsible for driving strategic communications and crafting internal and external stakeholder engagement programmes, according to the statement.

The statement also mentioned that before foraying into the corporate side, he has been an award-winning anchor-journalist.

Commenting on the appointment, Satish Mehta, Managing Director and CEO, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, said, “I am delighted to welcome Naveen Soni to the team and look forward to work with him as he heads our communication strategy. We are pleased to have a veteran like Naveen on board with us.”

Further, sharing his comments on the appointment, Soni said, “It’s a great opportunity to be working with Emcure Pharmaceuticals and I am truly excited to take on this role. I look forward to working with the passionate and foresighted leadership.”