Sharad Tarun Goswami is a seasoned public affairs and policy professional, currently serving as the Global Senior Director, Policy & International Public Affairs at Pfizer. With extensive experience across corporate communications, public policy, and government relations, he has built a distinguished career shaping strategic narratives, driving advocacy initiatives, and strengthening stakeholder engagement for global organizations.

Before assuming his current role, Sharad served as Director, Public Affairs at Pfizer, contributing to policy strategy, external engagement, and advocacy programs. His earlier career spans leadership roles in India’s prominent communications and public affairs firms, where he played a pivotal role in political advisory, public diplomacy, image management, and crisis communication.

At Perfect Relations, Sharad served as an Image Director, advising State Governments, Chief Ministers, and political leaders on electoral image-building and strategic communication. He supported the Public Affairs practice through stakeholder mapping, engagement programs, and policy-driven communication solutions. Known for his leadership and training expertise, he conducted both internal skill-development programs and external workshops on media communication, message crafting, and crisis management.

During a CEO leave of absence at ACCORD PUBLIC RELATIONS (Part of the Perfect Relations Group), Sharad successfully led operations, managed teams through transition, ensured 100% retention of resources and business, and helped the agency emerge as the Group’s fastest-growing company. He also established the firm’s Mumbai operations, building an independent team and client portfolio, and was instrumental in securing the agency’s largest mandate by billing and scope.

At IMPRIMIS PR, also under the Perfect Relations Group, Sharad expanded the resource base, significantly improved profitability, and doubled the client portfolio year on year. He managed communication mandates for more than 30 corporates, brands, and organizations, strengthening their public positioning and stakeholder influence.

Earlier in his career, Sharad held the position of Associate Vice President, Corporate Communications and Head of External Communications at Uninor, where he led corporate reputation, public messaging, and media strategies. He also contributed to client services as a Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, working with global brands on strategic communication.

Sharad holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Amity Business School and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi.