Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar

Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, Nissan

Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar is Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Nissan. In this role, she oversees all of Nissan’s communications activities globally and acts as the global champion for DEI responsible for actively promoting a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Dr. Wadgaonkar has over 28 years of international experience in strategic communications, public affairs, brand management, marketing, and sustainability. She previously led and developed the communications and external and government affairs functions for Nissan Asia & Oceania. Prior to joining Nissan in 2012 in India, Dr Wadgaonkar worked at printing company Lexmark, petrochemical conglomerate Reliance, and diversified power management company Eaton in various leadership roles in communications and marketing. Originally from Hyderabad in India, Dr Wadgaonkar holds a PhD, an MPhil, and a Masters’ degree from Osmania University.

Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar

Job Title: Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, Nissan

Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar is Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Nissan. In this role, she oversees all of Nissan’s communications activities globally and acts as the global champion for DEI responsible for actively promoting a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Dr. Wadgaonkar has over 28 years of international experience in strategic communications, public affairs, brand management, marketing, and sustainability. She previously led and developed the communications and external and government affairs functions for Nissan Asia & Oceania. Prior to joining Nissan in 2012 in India, Dr Wadgaonkar worked at printing company Lexmark, petrochemical conglomerate Reliance, and diversified power management company Eaton in various leadership roles in communications and marketing. Originally from Hyderabad in India, Dr Wadgaonkar holds a PhD, an MPhil, and a Masters’ degree from Osmania University.

Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar has spoken as the following Amec Summits