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Vipin Chanddra specializes in public affairs, strategic communications and crisis & issues. With more than 12 years of experience advising clients on mission critical issues, Vipin is adept at driving advocacy and media campaigns, corporate and industry positioning, managing high-stakes reputational issues and stakeholder engagement.
As an associate director based in New Delhi office, Vipin works with clients across various sectors, developing tailored outreach strategies to manage their reputation, influence policy and mitigate risks. He is also part of APCO’s crisis practice in the region, advising clients on crisis preparedness and response mechanisms, including media and crisis training for CXOs. Additionally, he contributes to APCO’s Geo-Commerce practice, helping businesses understand and respond to evolving political, economic and regulatory trends. He is an experienced project manager, having overseen multi-market projects across Asia. He has been part of award-winning campaigns at APCO, “Telling New India’s Story at Expo 2020 Dubai,” which won two Gold SABRE Awards South Asia (2022), and “Dignity March,” which received a Gold SABRE Award South Asia (2020) and a Gold Standard Award by Public Affairs Asia (2019).
Prior to joining APCO, Vipin worked with leading consultancies such as Burson-Marsteller, Adfactors PR and Perfect Relations, managing external communications for multinational companies across different industries, including technology, telecommunications, automotive, pharma, consumer goods and non-profits.
He is fluent in English and Hindi.