Mumbai: Stratfield Partners, a strategic advisory firm specialising in strategic communications, public affairs, and government relations, has announced the appointment of Ishita Sharma as Director, Political Communications.
Ishita brings hands-on campaign experience across India, strengthening Stratfield Partners’ political communications practice at a time when clients increasingly require senior, on-ground counsel on political and public communications strategy.
She holds an MSc in Politics Research from the University of Oxford, an MA from IIT Gandhinagar, and a BA from TISS Hyderabad. Her professional experience combines academic research training with practical campaign expertise gained across multiple Indian states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Gujarat, and Goa.
Ishita’s appointment reflects Stratfield Partners’ continued investment in specialist political communications capabilities. In her new role, she will support the firm’s clients across political campaigns, public institutions, and government-facing communications mandates.
Muneeb Ansari, Founding Partner, Stratfield Partners, said “We are pleased to welcome Ishita Sharma to Stratfield Partners. Political communications today demands both rigorous research training and real campaign experience, and Ishita brings both. Her addition strengthens our ability to advise clients navigating an increasingly complex political and public communications environment.”
Ishita Sharma, Director, Political Communications, Stratfield Partners, said “I am glad to be joining Stratfield Partners at a time when political communications has become such a critical function for institutions and public figures alike. I look forward to bringing my research background and on-ground campaign experience to the firm’s clients.”
The appointment comes as political and public communications continue to evolve, with organisations and public figures increasingly seeking specialised strategic counsel to navigate complex political environments and stakeholder engagement.
