Kaizzen Communications ropes in Priyadharshini SK as Head for Strategy and Growth
By Staff Writer in Marcoms News on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 at 6:33pmKaizzen Communications, an integrated communications agency, has appointed Priyadharshini S K as its new Head of Strategy and Growth (South).
"I am thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you today. After nearly 12 years of dedicated service on one side of the table, I am embarking on a new and exhilarating journey by joining Kaizzen Communication as the Head of South for Strategy and Growth," she stated in a LinkedIn post.
Prior to joining Kaizzen, Priyadharshini worked as Director of Strategic Communications with the Akshaya Patra Foundation and several other agencies in the marketing and communications field.
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