Abhinav Kanchan
About Abhinav Kanchan
Abhinav Kanchan serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications at Sobha Ltd., where he has significantly contributed to the company's branding and customer engagement strategies. He holds multiple degrees from St. Stephen's College and has received over 120 awards for his work in corporate communications.
Current Role at Sobha Ltd.
Abhinav Kanchan serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications at Sobha Ltd. He has been in this role since 2013. His responsibilities include overseeing the corporate communications strategy and enhancing brand visibility. Under his leadership, Sobha has achieved significant recognition in the real estate sector, particularly for its engagement with stakeholders on social media platforms.
Educational Background
Abhinav Kanchan has a comprehensive educational background. He completed his BA Hons. and MA from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, between 1987 and 1992. He also holds an MSc in Media Management from the University of Stirling, which he completed from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he pursued an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from the All India Management Association (AIMA) from 2016 to 2018.
Professional Experience
Abhinav Kanchan has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked as GM & Country Head of Corporate Communications at ArcelorMittal India from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, he served as GM of Corporate Communications at Aditya Birla Group from 2006 to 2008. He also held the role of Head & Deputy Director of the Media Division at FICCI from 1996 to 2006. His experience includes a tenure as Group Head of Corporate Communications at Moser Baer from 2010 to 2013.
Achievements in Corporate Communications
Abhinav Kanchan has made notable contributions to corporate communications strategies. He remodeled the internal newsletter INNERVE into an external marketing tool, reaching over 500,000 readers. He launched the first online Realty Expo Click2Buy, which successfully sold 70,000 sq. feet of residential space in just 30 days. His initiatives have led to over 120 awards and recognitions for the brand SOBHA, including accolades from the Financial Times.
International Engagements and Recognition
Abhinav Kanchan served as an international jury member for the Gold Standard Awards of Public Affairs Asia in Hong Kong. His work has contributed to building the brand SOBHA into a case study taught at Harvard Business School. He has also conceptualized and executed events like ODYSSEY and Excellence Awards to celebrate SOBHA's 20 years in India, engaging over 2,000 employees.