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PR & Comm Aces Awards’ 22: Honouring the top communication professionals from the industry
Mumbai: In its second year of recognising and honouring remarkable leaders, game changers, and pioneers in the PR & Communication industry, IndianTelevision.com announced the names of the best communication professionals award winners on 24 August at the PR & Communication Aces Summit & Awards 2022 (PRCA) event. The second edition of the summit focused on the theme “Creating a New Storyline” and encompassed a daylong conference held at Crowne Plaza Gurgaon, which saw top industry stalwarts in attendance.
The categories for the awards comprised: Trailblazer: PR & Communication; Best PR & Communications Team; Best Arts, Entertainment & Media Campaign; Best Culture Campaign; Best Public Health Campaign (COVID-19); Best Social Media Campaign; and Best Use of AR/MR/VR for a Campaign.
The Trailblazer-PRCA Under 40 Award recognises the best communication professionals under the age of 40 on the basis of leadership, accomplishments, future potential, and proven contribution to the industry.
The Best PR & Communications Team category is awarded to a PR communications team within PR consultancies or to an in-house corporate, government, or non-profit communications team. This award recognises success in addressing issues related to management, corporate communications, and campaign execution, including crisis situations.
The award category of Best Arts, Entertainment & Media Campaign honours achievements in the arts, music and entertainment, including films, music, concerts, magazines, TV shows, books, newspapers, and websites.
The sterling event spread across keynote addresses, leadership addresses, and panel discussions focused on PR & Communications, where thought leaders from the industry shared their insights on the current trends, challenges, strategies, and opportunities in the highly evolving space. Apart from PR and communication professionals, the summit also had representation from brands and agencies, advertising and marketing professionals, and technology service providers.
The power list of the top achievers that played a critical role in driving the change in the PR & Communications space has been compiled with the aid of an esteemed jury comprising senior professionals from the industry.
Here are the names of this year’s standout winners:
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
