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Chatura Poojari

Summary

Senior communications executive with 29+ years of experience in corporate communications, strategic marketing, reputation and change management, and journalism. Proven track record in leading communications for complex, large-scale projects across Oil & Gas, construction, infrastructure, healthcare, and telecom sectors. Skilled at shaping narratives for transformational programs and offshore megaprojects, guiding C-suite leaders, and fostering alignment across shareholders, contractors, and government stakeholders. Known for building high-impact brand visibility, managing stakeholder confidence during crises, and enabling cross-functional collaboration in fast-evolving environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Communications Advisor to the CEO

North Oil Company (NOC)
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: A JV between QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies.
  • Drive corporate messaging across NOC’s multi-billion-dollar offshore programs including Ruya development, subsea infrastructure, and contractor campaign milestones.
  • Align internal and external messaging across leadership, shareholders, and international contractors (including L&T and other EPC players).
  • Shape communications strategy on digital transformation, contractor interface, operational safety, and sustainability.
  • Provide executive advisory for event positioning, crisis response, and shareholder relations.
  • Manage end-to-end production and scripting of executive videos, webinars, and TVCs for key projects and campaigns.

Director of Communications & Strategy

Gem Advertising & Publications
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Spearheaded communications for FIFA World Cup 2024 Asia-Pacific, managing international agency coordination, brand rollout, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Delivered CEO-level communications for NOC and Nakilat, driving alignment during high-stakes campaigns such as project groundbreakings, investor roadshows, and ministerial visits.
  • Designed integrated communications and engagement strategies across PR, branding, stakeholder relations, CSR, and executive thought leadership.
  • Led planning and production of executive interviews, internal videos, and large-scale promotional campaigns.

Head of Corporate Communications & CSR

QatarEnergy LNG | RasGas | Msheireb Properties
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Led end-to-end communications for the RasGas–Qatargas merger - Qatar’s largest O&G consolidation - managing all internal engagement and external alignment with partners and regulators.
  • Directed communications around major EPC and offshore project launches, including Barzan Gas and field expansion milestones.
  • Oversaw messaging and positioning across global energy forums such as Gastech, WGC, and LNG 17.
  • Produced internal video campaigns and drove media visibility for public-private partnerships, infrastructure rollouts, and sustainability initiatives.

Communications Advisor (Agency & In-House)

Hill+Knowlton, Qtel (Ooredoo), Haggie Hepburn, Others
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Provided reputation management, change comms, and event strategy for clients in healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure, and energy.
  • Led campaign development and internal communication videos for national telecom and infrastructure clients.
  • Oversaw comms for 15th Asian Games, supporting telecom and digital engagement campaigns.

Journalist & Editor

The Indian Express, The Peninsula, Gulf Times
01.1995 - 01.2003
  • Led editorial content, reporting, and design across politics, development, energy, and infrastructure beats for leading dailies in India and the Gulf.

Education

Digital Business Strategy -

MIT Sloan School of Management

Public Relations Diploma - undefined

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Leadership & Management - undefined

ILM & College of the North Atlantic

BA - English Literature

University of Mumbai

Skills

  • Corporate Communications Strategy
  • Branding & Campaign Development
  • Public & Media Relations

  • Crisis & Reputation Management
  • Digital Media & CSR Initiatives
  • Event Management

Timeline

Lead Communications Advisor to the CEO

North Oil Company (NOC)
01.2023 - Current

Director of Communications & Strategy

Gem Advertising & Publications
01.2019 - 01.2023

Head of Corporate Communications & CSR

QatarEnergy LNG | RasGas | Msheireb Properties
01.2007 - 01.2019

Communications Advisor (Agency & In-House)

Hill+Knowlton, Qtel (Ooredoo), Haggie Hepburn, Others
01.2003 - 01.2007

Journalist & Editor

The Indian Express, The Peninsula, Gulf Times
01.1995 - 01.2003

Public Relations Diploma - undefined

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Leadership & Management - undefined

ILM & College of the North Atlantic

BA - English Literature

University of Mumbai

Digital Business Strategy -

MIT Sloan School of Management
Chatura Poojari