Gurugram: Astrum, India’s first research-based strategic communications consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Harsh Shrivastava as Senior Advisor as part of its continued investment in building specialised advisory capabilities for Indian and global clients navigating increasingly complex policy, regulatory, and stakeholder environments.
In his new role, Harsh will work closely with Astrum’s leadership team to advise clients on matters at the intersection of regulation, reputation, and stakeholder engagement. He will also contribute to strengthening the firm’s capabilities across executive content, policy advocacy, government relations, and strategic communications.
Harsh joins Astrum’s senior advisory panel with more than three decades of experience spanning government, industry bodies, media, civil society, and corporate India.
An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Harsh has previously served in the Planning Commission and the Prime Minister Office. He later led key industry organisations as CEO of the Public Affairs Forum of India and the Microfinance Institutions Network, a self-regulatory organisation under the Reserve Bank of India. Across these roles, he represented industry interests before regulators, government agencies, investors, media, and customers. His corporate experience also includes senior leadership assignments at the Confederation of Indian Industry, Feedback Ventures, and other large organisations, where he led initiatives across policy advocacy, corporate affairs, and business development.
Commenting on the appointment, Ashwani Singla, Founding Managing Partner, Astrum, said, “Harsh’s unique vantage point having shaped communication at the very centre of government, led national industry bodies and operated at senior levels in corporate India gives our clients an extraordinary advantage in navigating today’s interconnected world of policy, regulation and reputation.”
Speaking on joining the firm, Harsh Shrivastava said, “What drew me to Astrum is its distinctive belief that great counsel begins with rigorous research. In a country where policy, regulation and public perception are increasingly intertwined, that discipline is more relevant than ever, “ says, Harsh Shrivastava, “I look forward to working with Astrum’s capable and committed team. And with Astrum’s clients to shape strategies that are not only effective, but built on insight, evidence and a deep understanding of India’s evolving public landscape.”
The appointment reinforces Astrum’s focus on expanding its senior advisory bench and strengthening strategic counsel capabilities as organisations increasingly seek integrated guidance across reputation, risk, regulation, and ESG priorities.
Harsh Shrivastava is a Senior Advisor at Astrum and brings over three decades of experience across public policy, corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement, and industry advocacy. His career spans leadership positions across government institutions, industry associations, and corporate organisations, making him a seasoned advisor at the intersection of policy, business, and communications.
