LinkedIn ropes in Priyanka Chopra as influencer

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network on the internet with more than 467 million members worldwide, including 39 million in India, today announced that leading actor and global icon Priyanka Chopra has launched her professional brand on LinkedIn and joined the platform as an Influencer.

An award-winning actress, Priyanka Chopra is also known for her philanthropic work, promoting issues such as child rights and gender equality. One of India’s most popular celebrities, Priyanka Chopra’s success also extends beyond India - in 2015, she began starring on ABC’s “Quantico” series, and is about to make her Hollywood debut in “Baywatch”.

As a LinkedIn Influencer, Priyanka Chopra will join a very select group of Influencers that includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and eminent leaders such as Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Chairman & MD, Biocon), Alan Joyce (CEO, Qantas), Indra Nooyi (Chairman and CEO, Pepsico), Ban Ki-moon (Secretary General, United Nations), Piyush Gupta(Group CEO, DBS Bank), Tony Fernandes (Group CEO, Air Asia) and Oprah Winfrey (Chairman and CEO, Oprah Winfrey Network).

“I’ve always had a penchant for business but am only just beginning to give wings to my entrepreneurial ambitions.  It’s a whole new experience. So, what better way than to connect with this vibrant community on LinkedIn to share and exchange thoughts and ideas. I’m honored to be a part of such a distinguished group of Influencers and I’m really looking forward to the conversations”, said Priyanka Chopra.

“We are excited that Priyanka Chopra is going to share her unique perspectives with millions of professionals on LinkedIn, in India and worldwide. There’s so much we can learn from, and be inspired by her success, as she continues to chart new highs. Ms. Chopra’s debut on LinkedIn as an Influencer also underscores how far we have come as the platform for professional conversations and content, and our desire to invest to become even more relevant to audiences in India and globally,” said Akshay Kothari, Country Manager, LinkedIn India.

In an exclusive interview with LinkedIn, Priyanka Chopra shared her thoughts on:

...the importance of evolution in your career

“I feel like complacency sets in if you don't try and evolve. I think every successful career, in any field, will definitely, definitely have evolution. Evolution is such an important part of being… successful.”

...staying true to yourself

“People call it arrogance, I call it self assurance, but I am who I am. You like it, great. That's who I've always been. Whether I'm coming to America, whether I go to India, I'm always true to just who I am.”

...advice to entrepreneurs:

A very, very dear friend of mine and mentor, Jimmy Iovine who created Beats by Dre said, "To be successful, you have to able to walk away from a deal." That's when you become stronger and you have more confidence in yourself.

...the gender pay gap

“We provide actually the same amount that a male actor provides in a movie, but we get paid less because when our solo films come out, we have not been able to command as much. It'll take time. This dialogue is important. This conversation is important for people to understand and realize the hypocrisy of it.”          

...her role at her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures

“All the other stuff I have other people who can do it, but what scripts are picked are mine. I read them, I rate them, and I see edits. I know creatively, because if my name is going to be on something I have to be on board with it creatively.”

To read Priyanka Chopra’s first post on LinkedIn click here.