(Batch: 1995, English Journalism – Dhenkanal)
International Markets Communications & Brand Lead, GE Aerospace | Author | Director, Saptasajya Foundation

Gayatri Rath is an accomplished corporate communications and branding leader, currently heading International Markets Communications and Brand at GE Aerospace. With over 25 years of experience, she has driven strategic campaigns for global brands including Microsoft, Oracle, GE, and Pine Labs, and served in senior roles at TBWA and Corporate Voice Weber Shandwick.

An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Gayatri is recognised for her expertise in corporate communications, crisis management, and brand leadership across technology, finance, and consumer sectors. She has led landmark initiatives as India Head of Corporate Communications at Microsoft, and in leadership roles at GE Capital and Oracle.

Gayatri is passionate about social impact, directing digital literacy and artisan empowerment initiatives at Saptasajya Foundation, and advancing workplace diversity with IAWA India Wing. She is co-author of ‘A Question of Trust’ (Pan Macmillan), and has led high-profile book campaigns such as Satya Nadella’s ‘Hit Refresh’.

As Trustee of the IIMCAA Care Fund, Gayatri leverages her communications and social responsibility acumen to strengthen the Fund’s philanthropic mission and alumni support.