New Delhi, India, June 2026 —Nokia has appointed Kanika Bedi as Regional Communications Manager, reinforcing its communications leadership as the company continues to advance connectivity solutions for the AI era. In her new role, she will lead media relations for Nokia in India, driving strategic communications, strengthening the company’s reputation, and supporting its corporate narrative across key stakeholders and the media.
With more than 15 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, executive visibility, ESG storytelling, reputation management, crisis communications, employer branding, and strategic communications, Kanika Bedi brings a wealth of expertise across the technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and communications sectors. Her appointment reflects Nokia’s continued focus on strengthening stakeholder engagement and reinforcing its position as a trusted innovation partner.
Prior to joining Nokia, Kanika Bedi was associated with PersonaKraft, where she served as Corporate Communication Strategist & Employee Advocacy Trainer and Corporate Communications, LinkedIn Profile Rewrite & Personal Branding Expert. In these roles, she worked closely with founders, CXOs, and senior professionals to build thought leadership, executive visibility, employer branding, and communication capabilities through customized workshops, storytelling, and strategic content initiatives. She also served as a Visiting Faculty Member at Altera Institute, delivering sessions on business communications, storytelling, leadership communication, and personal branding.
Earlier, Kanika Bedi held senior communications leadership positions at Reckitt, where she led corporate communications across India and South Asia for flagship brands including Dettol, Durex, Harpic, Moov, and Mortein. Before that, she spent over five years with The Coca-Cola Company, leading corporate communications, sustainability storytelling, internal communications, executive communications, and global brand initiatives. Her distinguished career also includes nearly five years at Ericsson, where she drove media relations, executive visibility, crisis communications, and thought leadership, along with earlier experience at International Paper, 20:20 Media, theviewspaper.net, and Artemis Health Institute, building a strong foundation in strategic communications and public relations.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, delivering advanced networking technologies across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, powered by the pioneering research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs. The company is helping customers build intelligent, secure, and resilient digital infrastructure that enables next-generation connectivity worldwide.
With a strong focus on innovation, trust, and security, Nokia partners with communications service providers, enterprises, and governments to accelerate digital transformation and unlock the opportunities created by artificial intelligence. By combining world-class technology with deep industry expertise, Nokia continues to shape the future of global connectivity.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
