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    Karun Arya

    Karun Arya

    Corporate Affairs | Comms & Policy | Fintech | Oriente | ex-Uber | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Social Impact

    Management Earth Boston University '06
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    Experience
    Oriente
    Oriente
    Founder, VP of Group Corporate Affairs 2018 - Present (over 8 years)
    In his role as VP of Group corporate Affairs at Oriente Karun leads the complete design and implementation of all corporate brand reputation strategy, media & public relations,... more internal communications, employee engagement, public policy, stakeholder engagement, and ESG efforts for the group and its companies globally.
    GajiGesa
    GajiGesa
    Advisor
    GetVantage
    GetVantage
    Advisor
    Apparella
    Apparella
    Advisor
    Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
    Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
    Director, Head of Communications - APAC 2016 - 2018 (over 1 year)
    Led Corporate Affairs for Discovery across the entire Asia Pacific region incl. ANZ, Greater China, India, Southeast Asia. and Northeast Asia.
    Uber
    Exit
    Uber
    Head of Communications - Southeast Asia & India 2014 - 2016 (almost 2 years)
    Rolls-Royce Plc
    Rolls-Royce Plc
    Employee
    Founder
    Oriente
    Employee
    Uber, Rolls-Royce Plc, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
    Investor
     
    Incubator
     
    Advisor
    Apparella, GetVantage, GajiGesa
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
     
    Mentor
     
    Member
     
    Acquired
     
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

    His extensive regional experience, very strong local, regional and global media relationships and, a robust understanding of individual market complexities and unique local communications and government relations nuances across Asia Pacific markets enables Karun to consistently deliver strategic, knowledge-driven consultancy and design conversations that ensure true and measurable business outcome.

    Built fintech brands and reputation from scratch across Asia.

    Exceptional issues management and reputation building for Uber across India and Southeast Asia after major crises across markets.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Brand Strategy Communications PR Internal and External Communications Strategic Partnerships Business Development Crisis Management Public Policy Stakeholder engagement Government Relations Digital Marketing Corporate Development Investor Relations Storytelling
    Locations
    Earth
     
    Q&A
    What's your favorite non-business book?

    The Alchemist

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Racing cars or learning how to make the perfect pizza in Italy.

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Understand the importance of discipline, and start investing sooner.

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    Travis Kalanick, Geoffrey Prentice, Bhavik Vasa, Uber, GetVantage

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    Just reach out.

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    Persistence is key.

    What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

    Scuba-diving.

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