Pallavi Walia appointed Director-Communications at Microsoft India and SA

Pallavi Walia has been appointed as Director- Communications at Microsoft for India and South Asia. She has made the transition from Vodafone-Idea, where she was the Vice President, Corporate Communications.
With her background in serving leading global brands across various industries, including telecom (her previous role at Vodafone-Idea), her expertise is poised to contribute greatly to Microsoft's communication strategies in the region.
In her announcement on LinkedIn, Walia emphasizes the importance of storytelling in advancing Microsoft's AI innovation agenda and simplifying the narrative for millions of customers. She highlights the integration of Copilot into Microsoft's ecosystem, underscoring the limitless potential it brings to the table.
Walia further shares: “It's a privilege to partner with Lauren Myers-Cavanagh (Senior Director, Microsoft Asia), to drive our storytelling in the region as Microsoft advances the global AI innovation agenda, impacting communities and businesses alike.”
Pallavi Walia's extensive experience in PR, spanning nearly two decades and encompassing diverse sectors such as travel, lifestyle, aviation, FMCG, E-commerce, sports, healthcare, and pharma, as well as her tenure at renowned agencies like Weber Shandwick, CMRG Group, Perfect Relations, Edelman, and soulmedia, positions her as a seasoned professional capable of steering Microsoft's communication efforts effectively.