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Udit Sagar Pathak

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Udit Sagar Pathak is the brain behind Media Mantra, a fastest growing, independent Image Management and Communications Agency.Udit has a rich and profound experience of over decade in Public Relations. He started his professional journey with the India Today Group and later, exercised his skills in a few prominent Public Relations firms. He intelligently handled various projects and turned them into successful affairs that garnered immense appreciation and respect. His insightful tenure assisted him to identify and build valuable professional relationships with people from different walks of life. Furtherance, such relationships clubbed with knowledge, passion and experience led him to establish his own PR venture in the market arena.

He co-founded Media Mantra in 2012 and started operations with a two member team. Today, the organisation has remarkably grown through client and journalist referrals and has emerged as the most trusted Communications and PR Agency in Delhi NCR.

At Media Mantra, he heads the Business Acquisition division. He significantly maintains a 360- degree laser sharp focus on the overall trajectory. He identifies problem areas and wisely levels the uneven playing field to ensure continued growth and success of the organisation. He combines great technical erudition, razor sharp analysis, infectious enthusiasm and the ability to reach out to everybody, senior or junior. His efforts and expertise in PR have effectively escorted various big and small organisations on a stairway to success alongside have helped numerous start- up’s to attain funding, time and again.

During his entrepreneurial journey, he has successfully headed campaigns for various clients ranging from start- ups to corporate giants. To name a few; Executive Access (a leading global search firm), Su- Kam, Grassik, Russel Reynolds- a leading global search firm, RiseSmart, SRS Group, EVC, IVCA, Easyday, Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav and more. His vision, dedication and hard work, helped Media Mantra to thrive against all odds and powerfully begin as a profitable entity from the first day of business. Under his esteemed leadership, the company has efficaciously served over 120 retainer clients.Besides this, the company has recently marked its footprints on the global map through a strategic tie- up with BR Communications, a UAE- based firm.

Pooja Pathak

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

Pooja Pathak is the Founder and Managing Director of Media Mantra, one of the leading Public Relations agencies. Recently, the company has been ranked the 9th fastest-growing PR firm in the world and the 2nd fastest in Asia by the prestigious Holmes Report 2019. At present, Pooja supervises the operations and the strategic communications of the organization. She has played a pivotal role in shaping up Media Mantra and it is due to her concerted efforts that the firm has successfully evolved into a brand. Under her supervision, over 600+ brands have been strategically positioned in the media comprising corporates, SMEs as well as start-ups since the company’s inception.

Her distinguished array of skills includes a commendable 15+ year-long experience in the PR industry, and most importantly, a far stretched vision. Her comprehensive experience in the sector allows her to understand the needs of the clients and trends of the market. This is what enables her to come up with well-thought, innovative client servicing ideas. She has successfully led campaigns for a varied set of clients, right from start-ups to multinational corporate giants. Pooja has had tremendous success in all the endeavors that she has embarked upon as she knows exactly how to steer a project or an idea to wild success.

She possesses international exposure in the PR industry. Earlier in her professional journey, Pooja had been associated with the United Nations Youth Association, Australia as the Editor of News & Notes. She has been recognized as one of the emerging leaders. She was awarded Entrepreneur of The Year at Women Achievers Summit and Awards 2020. Pooja was recently featured in 40-under 40 in Public Relations by Reputation Today. She was also featured in the Top 100 Influential Game Changers list 2020. Apart from her entrepreneurial stint, she actively participates in panel discussions and also adorns the hat of a keynote speaker across prominent educational institutes, industry-driven forums, and entrepreneurship, especially women entrepreneurship-based platforms.

For Pooja, effective leadership is all about empowering her team. She understands that leadership is never about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence, and inspiration. She is the epitome of women empowerment as she strongly believes in the idea that empowered women, empower women! Pooja feels that only when we have the determination to achieve our goals and we work consistently and persistently to achieve them, we shall succeed.

She is a woman of substance who envisions establishing Media Mantra as a key player in the PR space in the times to come. Pooja hopes to leave her own unique legacy in the field of PR and to become an inspiration for all the young, imaginative entrepreneurs of the future.

Rahul Dev Mehta

CEO

The CEO of Media Mantra, Mr. Rahul Dev Mehta, believes in and practices this ideology. He has a vibrant and creative personality. At Media Mantra, he is spearheading strategic business growth across current and emerging fields of expertise, establishing new services, and delivering innovative senior guidance to clients. He is in direct collaboration with Media Mantra’s Founder and Director, Udit Pathak, to bring about this change. Under his guidance, Media Mantra envisions to grow exponentially in the near future.

Media Mantra, which was founded in 2012, is one of Asia’s fastest-growing independent public relations and integrated communications firms, working with businesses and organizations to enhance, promote, and safeguard their brands and reputations. The organization, which is headquartered in Gurugram, has expanded its offices to big cities such as Bangalore and Mumbai, where its committed workforce empowers clients to lead and act with confidence, acquiring the trust of their stakeholders. Media Mantra has been recognized for its remarkable media campaigns, cutting-edge communication solutions, and outstanding results. The media firm offers services that go beyond traditional public relations methods. It is known for its high-quality services, significant growth from the ground up, core values, and independent setup, all of which derive from a burning desire to give the greatest services to its ever-growing list of diversified clientele.

Rahul has over 22 years of professional expertise, including serving as COO at Kaizzen, Sr. VP & General Manager at FleishmanHillard, and Branch Head at Weber Shandwick. With his innovative and unique approach, he has helped businesses to transition into brands. Owing to his significant contribution to the communications landscape, he has won the Weber Shandwick Asia Pacific Leadership Award in the past. Going further, he boasts of an MBA in Advertising and Communications Management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.

He has a great deal of experience in corporate reputation management, brand reputation management, crisis management, social media influencer campaigns, internal communications, public affairs, senior executive training, and brand marketing. Consumer durables, FMCG, auto, B2B, BFSI, healthcare, aviation, travel & tourism, telecom, healthcare, and fashion and lifestyle industries are just a few of Rahul’s areas of experience. He has also overseen a number of award-winning campaigns and strives to instill a culture of excellence in all aspects of client service, allowing Media Mantra to stand out in the market by designing integrated, original, innovative, and laser-focused campaigns.

In addition to being a workaholic, Rahul enjoys curating new recipes. He is a genuine foodie and feels that cooking is the most fundamental ability that anyone should learn. He also enjoys singing and travelling. In addition to this, he enjoys photography and is always up for a session of Karaoke.

Rekha Gehani

PEOPLE & CULTURE LEADER

With over 17 years of experience in the field of Human Resources , Rekha has introduced several solid initiatives to enhance employee experience at Media Mantra. Her fresh, inclusive, and empathetic approach is reflected in the MMCares leave policy that Media Mantra takes pride in. Rekha is the glue that holds the management, employees, and clients together to make sure the organization works seamlessly – all with a warm welcoming smile.

She has served in pivotal roles in both multinationals and dynamic startups, consistently driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives. From talent acquisition and employee engagement to organizational development and change management, Rekha has navigated the diverse landscape of HR with finesse

Known for a client-centric and collaborative approach, she understands that each organization is unique and is able to provide tailor made solutions to meet the specific needs and challenges of her clients, providing strategic guidance that goes beyond conventional HR practices.

Her areas of expertise include Talent Acquisition and Retention, Performance Management Employee Relations and Engagement, HR Policy Development and Compliance, Change Management and Leadership Development.

Rekha is a MBA in HR and Marketing and a BCom (hons) graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce Delhi.

Nidhi Seth Tripathi

Vice President - Operations

Nidhi has over 18 years of experience in Public Relations, Global Corporate Communications, Policy Advocacy and ESG. She has worked with leading Fortune 100 companies such as UnitedHealth Group,  SunLife  Financial and Evalueserve. During this time, she has helped these companies, re-position themselves successfully through robust PR and marketing campaigns, that garnered global media coverage in the likes of The Financial Times, BusinessWeek, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Le Monde, Straights Times, The Economic Times, Brand Equity, Business Standard, Business Today, CNBC TV 18 and NDTV.

Nidhi has been instrumental in building B2B partnerships with key industry associations such as CII, FICCI, IBEF, TiE-CON and NASSCOM. Additionally, she has extensively supported several VCs and PE build their business portfolios.
During her tenure she has helped many Start up brands on their journey to become a Unicorn. She has also led many Award winning campaigns and got the brand featured in Red Herring Top 100, Delloite Fast 50, Nasscom India Innovation, etC.
Nidhi is passionate about communication, loves collaborating with diverse set of people to co-create project achievements by harnessing each individual’s , creative and intellectual potential, driving a culture of lateral thinking and innovation.
Nidhi believes is currently the President for the Haryana Chapter of WICCI Public policy and Advocacy council.
On personal side Nidhi loves art and theatre and has been part of various amateur theatre groups. She also loves exploring different cultures, traditions and scenic landscapes through travel.