Pragnya Ram
About Pragnya Ram
Pragnya Ram is the Group Executive President and Group Head of CSR, Legacy Documentation & Archives at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, India. She has previously held significant roles at Hindustan Ciba-Geigy and Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited and has a strong academic background from the University of Mumbai.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Group
Pragnya Ram serves as the Group Executive President and Group Head of CSR, Legacy Documentation & Archives at Aditya Birla Group in the Mumbai Area, India. In her role, she has significantly transformed the company's image, making it a leading global conglomerate. She has spearheaded a diversified brand strategy across various sectors including manufacturing, metals, cement, chemicals, finance, and retail. Approximately 40% of her efforts are focused on expanding the group's community initiatives to digital platforms.
Previous Experience
Before joining Aditya Birla Group, Pragnya Ram worked at Hindustan Ciba-Geigy as the Head of Corporate Communications from 1986 to 1997 in the Basel Area, Switzerland. Prior to that, she was the Deputy Manager of Communications at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited from 1977 to 1986 in the Mumbai Area, India. Her varied experiences have equipped her with extensive expertise in corporate communications and brand strategy.
Educational Background
Pragnya Ram is highly educated, having completed her studies at the University of Mumbai. She achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in History, and a Master's degree in History/sociology. Her academic journey has provided her with a deep understanding of communication, history, and societal dynamics.
Industry Involvement
Pragnya Ram is actively involved with various industry forums and committees such as CII, IMC, FICCI, and Population First. She also serves on the governing council of Sarla Birla Academy and is an advisory board member at MIT World Peace University and PRSI. Her active participation in these forums underscores her commitment to contributing to industry standards and community development.
CSR and Community Initiatives
In her role at Aditya Birla Group, Pragnya Ram leads a CSR cohort that includes 1200 members across 36 countries and 42 nationalities. She has been acknowledged for her passion, dedication, and commitment to the CSR playbook. Specifically, she played a pivotal role in the cochlear implant project under the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development, authoring an article that highlights its positive impact on children with severe auditory impairment.