Mumbai: FleishmanHillard, a communications firm, has announced the appointment of Madhulika Ojha as the new Managing Director for its India operations. Based in Mumbai, Ojha will lead the agency’s strategy, operations, and growth across its India offices, reporting directly to Joanne Wong, Asia Pacific President and Senior Partner at FleishmanHillard.
With nearly two decades of experience in strategy consulting, Ojha has demonstrated expertise in designing and executing large-scale transformation programs that help businesses enhance market share, shareholder value, and operational efficiency. She joins FleishmanHillard from EY India, where she served as Executive Director in the Strategy and Transactions advisory team, advising C-suite executives across various industries.
Commenting on the appointment, Joanne Wong said, “At FleishmanHillard, we focus on the role communications play in driving business outcomes and influencing C-suite priorities and Board discussions. Madhulika’s expertise in post-merger integration, deals and transactions, and the financial communications ecosystem offers us growing opportunities to strengthen our position as a trusted advisor. As India’s business and financial landscape evolves rapidly, her leadership will enable us to better support clients in navigating this dynamic environment. We are thrilled to have her join us and lead the next phase of growth and transformation for our India operations.”
Ojha’s career includes leadership roles at prominent global firms such as Capgemini, Deloitte, TCS, and Tech Mahindra. She has advised Fortune 500 companies across industries like financial services, consumer goods, automotive, life sciences, and more, with experience spanning markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Speaking on her new role, Madhulika Ojha said, “The FleishmanHillard team in India has built an impressive foundation, and I’m excited to build upon their success. The agency’s commitment to delivering business-informed, technology-powered communications that drive tangible business outcomes aligns perfectly with my passion and professional experience. I look forward to contributing and collaborating with the team to help clients protect, transform, and grow their businesses through strategic communications.”
Joanne Wong added, “Our focus for India and the broader APAC region in 2025 is to further solidify our unique position as a business-critical advisor, offering both high-level strategic counsel and robust implementation for clients. With management consulting leaders like Madhulika bringing greater strategic depth, combined with our trusted brand, leading global networks, and comprehensive offerings, we are confident in achieving this priority.”
Since its establishment in 2007, FleishmanHillard India has consistently delivered award-winning campaigns for global and local clients across sectors such as FMCG, healthcare, technology, financial services, automobile, and hospitality. The team has received numerous accolades, including Public Relations Team of the Year at the 2024 Acer Faster Awards and recognition in categories like Best Consumer Relations Campaign, Best Use of Digital and Print Media, and Technology at prestigious awards such as the Asia Pacific IN2SABRE Awards and Asia Pacific SABRE Awards.
