DP World Names Aarti Laxmanan Senior Director – Corporate Communication for Indian Subcontinent

DP World has appointed Aarti Laxmanan as Senior Director – Corporate Communication, Indian Subcontinent, strengthening its communications leadership as the global logistics and supply chain company continues to expand its presence across the region. 

In her new role, Laxmanan will lead DP World’s integrated communications strategy across the Indian subcontinent. Her responsibilities include overseeing external and internal communications, media relations, and reputation management, while supporting the company’s broader business and strategic communications agenda. 

Announcing the move in a LinkedIn post, Laxmanan wrote, “Excited to share that I have begun my new chapter with DP World as Senior Director – Corporate Communication, Indian Subcontinent.” She added that she looks forward to working with a team that “challenges convention, embraces innovation, and collaborates seamlessly across geographies to keep global trade moving through strategic, best-in-class communication.” 

Laxmanan brings over 25 years of experience across corporate communications, public affairs, advocacy, media relations and reputation management. Before joining DP World, she served as Chief Communication and Advocacy Officer at Vedanta Power, where she led strategic communications and advocacy initiatives. 

An integrated communications professional and former business journalist, Laxmanan has built a career spanning corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement and strategic storytelling. Her appointment comes as DP World continues to strengthen its communications function in support of its operations and growth strategy across the Indian subcontinent.

FAQs

1. Who is Aarti Laxmanan?
   Aarti Laxmanan is a corporate communications leader with over 25 years of experience in communications, public affairs, advocacy, media relations and reputation management.
2. What role has Aarti Laxmanan taken up at DP World?
   She has joined DP World as Senior Director – Corporate Communication, Indian Subcontinent.
3. What will Aarti Laxmanan oversee at DP World?
   She will lead the company’s integrated communications strategy, including external and internal communications, media relations and reputation management across the Indian subcontinent.
4. Where was Aarti Laxmanan working before joining DP World?
   Before joining DP World, she was the Chief Communication and Advocacy Officer at Vedanta Power.
5. How did Aarti Laxmanan announce her new role?
   She announced the appointment through a post on her LinkedIn profile, sharing her excitement about beginning a new chapter with DP World. (LinkedIn)