Pune: FLAME University, a pioneer in interdisciplinary education in India, has appointed Dhaivat Mehta as its Brand Evangelist and Director of Branding & Communication. The appointment comes as the university enters its next phase of growth, with a focus on academic innovation, global collaborations, research-led thought leadership and student wellbeing.
Mehta joins FLAME University with over two decades of experience in building global brand presence across corporate and public sector organisations. He previously served as Vice President of Global Brand and Corporate Communications at Sagility and as Global Brand Communications Director at Capgemini. He has also led Marketing and Public Diplomacy initiatives at the British Council and the British High Commission, where he managed branding programmes and initiatives focused on cultural and educational relations.
In his new role, Mehta will oversee FLAME University’s strategic brand communication initiatives across stakeholder groups, strengthening the institution’s positioning and long-term brand equity. He will focus on articulating the university’s vision of interdisciplinary education in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Commenting on the appointment, Prof. Dishan Kamdar, Vice-Chancellor, FLAME University, said,“FLAME University has established an unshakeable foundation of internal excellence, validated by our NAAC A++ accreditation. As FLAME enters its next phase of institutional growth, we will sharpen our focus on pioneering curricular innovation, expanding global educational alliances, and generating high-impact scholarly insights. Concurrently, we remain deeply committed to nurturing the holistic development and emotional resilience of our students. As we systematically scale our academic footprint and international networks, a unified, impactful institutional narrative is critical. Dhaivat’s proven capabilities in executing large-scale, cross-border branding and communication strategies bring the depth required to protect and advance our long-term brand equity across diverse global audiences. His unique blend of corporate brand stewardship and international public diplomacy makes him the ideal leader to articulate this multifaceted next chapter to our global communities.”
Speaking on his appointment, Dhaivat Mehta, Brand Evangelist and Director of Branding & Communication, FLAME University, said, “Being invited to be a part of the leadership team that executes FLAME University’s vision is an extraordinary privilege. In an era defined by rapid technological disruptions and artificial intelligence, the future belongs to agile, interdisciplinary thinkers. A holistic interdisciplinary education equips students with the critical reasoning and adaptability required to navigate and shape a rapidly evolving world. I look forward to stewardship of the FLAME narrative and collaborating with our internal and external stakeholders to deepen our institutional impact globally.”
With Mehta’s appointment, FLAME University aims to strengthen its communication strategy and enhance its global outreach while reinforcing its commitment to interdisciplinary learning, innovation and holistic student development.
