EssilorLuxottica India has appointed Bhavna Singh as Head – Corporate Communications, Greater India, effective today. In her new role, Singh will lead the communications mandate for India, with a focus on strengthening EssilorLuxottica’s corporate narrative in the country while aligning it with the company’s global communication strategy.
As part of the Leadership Team headed by Venu Ambati, President – Greater India, Singh will be responsible for managing the organisation’s reputation in India, with a sharp focus on communications, public affairs and strategic advocacy.
EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The company’s global portfolio spans vision care, eyewear and related solutions.
Singh joins EssilorLuxottica following her most recent stint as Vice President, Corporate Communications at Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV), a Mankind Group company, where she led the organisation’s reputation management and branding, Public Affairs and Patient Engagement functions, while also spearheading CSR and sustainability initiatives.
During her tenure at BSV, Singh worked towards strengthening corporate visibility and deepening stakeholder engagement, aligning communications with the organisation’s strategic priorities. A strong advocate of purpose-led communications, she championed high-impact public awareness initiatives including ‘Saanp Ka Vaar Asptal Me Hi Upchaar’, focused on snakebite management, and ‘Breastfeed with Love’, aimed at fostering greater awareness around breastfeeding.
She also co-curated BSV WOMENtoring, an industry-first mentoring initiative designed to nurture future women leaders. Singh further steered stakeholder communications and change management during BSV’s acquisition by Mankind Pharma Limited, supporting the organisation through a significant transition phase.
Singh brings extensive experience in content curation, branding, multi-stakeholder advocacy and communications as part of the Public Affairs mandate. Earlier in her career, she held roles with MSD India and the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), the association representing global pharmaceutical companies in India. Over the course of her career, she has conducted brand and communication workshops with senior leadership teams and provided strategic media counsel and business support to leadership.
Her work on online consumer campaigns and comprehensive industry-wide publications has earned her recognition in India and globally. Beyond corporate communications, Singh is the author of the children’s book Story Express, a collection of stories for young readers.
