Ahjay Rai
Global Communications Professional
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated communications industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
More than 18 years of experience in B2B technology, aviation and defense industries.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Global Communications Lead
Honeywell
06.2017 - Current
- Prior to global role, I was managing Europe, Middle East, Africa and APAC with attachments in different countries
- Overall management of all communication strategy for Honeywell Aerospace globally
- Global crisis management and point person – APAC, EMEAI and Americas
- Management of global PR agency and budgets
- Strategic communications support for Honeywell leadership team – CEO and Global Presidents
- Support global marketing directors to ensure messaging and campaigns are aligned at global and regional levels
- Expanded global brand presence by developing and executing strategic marketing plans across multiple channels.
- Established consistent brand messaging across all platforms, ensuring unified brand image worldwide.
- Streamlined internal communications processes to ensure clear messaging on corporate initiatives and goals among team members globally.
- Managed global events calendar, coordinating international trade shows and conferences to showcase company products and services.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity, adjusting marketing strategies accordingly to maintain competitive edge in industry.
- Led aunch of new products in international markets, overseeing promotional activities from inception to execution for maximum impact.
- Increased website traffic by creating engaging content, improving user experience, and implementing effective SEO tactics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns that drove consumer engagement and increased product awareness.
- Developed strong relationships with media outlets, securing valuable coverage for company news and product launches.
- Enhanced product visibility with implementation of comprehensive digital marketing strategies, including SEO and social media efforts.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
Director and Technology Lead
WE Worldwide
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Extensive B2B and B2C technology expertise with Fortune 500 companies including Fuji Xerox, Cisco, Uber and Toyota
- Provide overall strategic counsel, development of APAC messaging, brand positioning, integrated marketing, conceptualization of new campaigns ideas, content development and crisis counsel
- Development of digital strategy and this included SEO, Apps, content strategy (i.e.: development of infographics, video releases etc.) and development of content on engagement platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, LINE and Viber
- Management of regional crisis communications for WE Worldwide clients
- Management of agency partners and PR outreach for clients in emerging countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia and Vietnam
- Identify and develop new media relationships with regional in Asia Pacific
- Management of analysts and government relations
Associate Director
Ketchum Agency
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Provide overall strategic counsel and positioning, strengthening of media relationships, regional account management and implementation of all stakeholder outreach programs (B2B and B2C) for key regional clients including DHL, Audi, Lufthansa, Bridgestone Asia Pacific, ISACA, Land Securities, Treasury Wine Estates and Standard Chartered
- Provide overall strategic counsel including internal communications support to senior management team of DHL and ISACA based in Singapore.
Agency-of-Staff
HP And P&G
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Agency-of-Staff (seconded) to Hewlett Packard and P&G for a year each while in Porter Novelli
- Performed same functions as an internal employee and reported to the management in Hewlett Packard and P&G
Regional Integration Director
Porter Novelli
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Provided overall strategic counsel and positioning, regional account management and implementation of all stakeholder outreach programs for key regional technology and corporate PN clients: Dow Chemical Asia Pacific, Mercedes Benz Southeast Asia, Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific, Procter &Gamble (i.e: Gillette AAIKJ) and SKF Asia Pacific
- Management of internal communications programs
Account Manager
GolinHarris International
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Key responsibilities included client counsel, account management, conceptualization and implementation of stakeholders’ outreach programmes for GolinHarris’s key client DHL Asia Pacific (includes DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Exel Supply Chain and Global Customer Solutions) which covers the entire Asia Pacific region
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Business Management
University of Bradford, U.K
United Kingdom 11.2000 - 11.2004
Skills
Corporate Communications
Crisis Management
Integrated Marketing
Brand Reputation
Integrated Marketing
Internal Communications
Analyst and Government Relations
Integrated Marketing
Global Media Relations
Global Trade and Events Management
Product Launches
Social Media
Other Abilities
English, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, True
Personal Information
- Age: 44
- Date of Birth: 03/26/79
Certification
Certificate in Digital Marketing, Google
Timeline
AI Certificate Course for Communicators, Ragan Communications
07-2023
Certificate in Digital Marketing, Google
11-2019
Global Communications Lead
Honeywell
06.2017 - Current
Director and Technology Lead
WE Worldwide
01.2014 - 05.2017
Associate Director
Ketchum Agency
04.2012 - 06.2013
Agency-of-Staff
HP And P&G
06.2010 - 03.2012
Regional Integration Director
Porter Novelli
03.2008 - 06.2010
Account Manager
GolinHarris International
02.2005 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Business Management
University of Bradford, U.K
11.2000 - 11.2004