On Purpose appoints Shivani Sharma as COO

On Purpose has announced the appointment of Shivani Sharma as chief operating officer. 

 

She moves after working as an independent consultant between March 2021 and October 2022. Prior to this, she was director - marketing communications for Nayati Healthcare and Research.

 

Girish Balachandran, managing partner and founder, On Purpose, said, “Shivani is an accomplished communication professional. I am confident that her depth of experience will add strategic value to our clients. We are happy to have someone of her calibre and with her perspective joining us. Her experience will strengthen our service offering as we expand our services and scale our offering in our next phase of growth.” 

 

Sharma said, “I have been a silent observer and admirer of On Purpose in the way they conduct themselves while continuing to grow. The team is charting a unique path in the industry - to use the power of communication to focus on social and behavior change in India. The consultancy has all the right ingredients to attain a leadership position in the Indian communication industry and beyond and I am thrilled to join the On Purpose team as they progress on the journey."

 

She has also had stints with Ogilvy PR, Weber Shandwick and Vaishnavi Corporate Communications.