New Delhi, Delhi, India, October 2025 — Soumitra Maity has joined ShareChat as Head of PR and Communications, marking a significant milestone in his career in corporate and brand communications. In this key leadership role, Soumitra will lead ShareChat’s external communications, strengthen its brand positioning, and drive thought leadership initiatives aimed at deepening the platform’s influence within India’s fast-evolving digital and social media ecosystem.
With nearly a decade of experience in corporate, brand, and capital market communications, Soumitra brings extensive expertise in reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic storytelling. His appointment comes at a time when ShareChat continues to expand its community engagement and solidify its position as India’s foremost platform for regional-language content and creator empowerment.
Before joining ShareChat, Soumitra served at MSL India, where he managed communications strategies for clients across fintech, consumer tech, global payments, and regulated sectors. His campaigns—such as “From HomeRenting to HomeBuying” for CREDAI—won recognition at The Economic Times Kaleido Awards and SABRE South Asia Awards, highlighting his creative leadership and results-driven approach.
Earlier, Soumitra worked with Ruder Finn India, Edelman, BVK Sports, and ARTSMITH – Concepts & Visions, where he led impactful media and public relations campaigns across sports, lifestyle, and technology sectors. His work included communications for major sporting events, federations, and consumer brands, shaping narratives that connected with both traditional and digital audiences.
At ShareChat, Soumitra’s focus will be on driving strategic communication and brand advocacy, advancing ShareChat’s mission of fostering digital inclusion and building meaningful connections among India’s diverse linguistic and cultural communities.
About ShareChat
Founded in 2015, ShareChat is India’s leading Indic-language social media platform, empowering over 160 million monthly active users to express themselves, share opinions, and connect with others in their native languages. Its short video platform, Moj, has emerged as India’s preferred destination for creators and audiences alike, providing a vibrant space for artistic expression and engagement.
With a deep understanding of India’s linguistic diversity, ShareChat continues to spearhead the country’s digital revolution, shaping how the next billion users will interact and create value online.
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