Jinal Parekh Joins KKR as AVP of Communications for APAC Region

Prior to joining KKR, Parekh was associated with Welspun One, where she served as Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations

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Published: May 29, 2026 11:46 AM  | 1 min read
Jinal Parekh Joins KKR as AVP of Communications for APAC Region
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  • Jinal Parekh has been appointed as Assistant Vice President, Communications, APAC at KKR, a global investment firm.
  • She has extensive experience in public relations and corporate communications, having worked with various private equity firms, corporates, and investment banks.
  • Prior to KKR, Parekh was Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Welspun One and has over a decade of experience in strategic communications.
  • Her appointment aligns with a trend of global investment firms enhancing their communications and reputation management capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Jinal Parekh has joined KKR, a leading global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions as Assistant Vice President, Communications, APAC, as part of the firm’s Asia-Pacific communications team.

Parekh brings extensive experience in public relations consulting and corporate communications, having worked across private equity firms, corporates, venture capital firms, and investment banks over the years. Her expertise spans brand building, crisis communication, reputation management, and strategic associations across sectors.

Prior to joining KKR, Parekh was associated with Welspun One, where she served as Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations. Before that, she held the role of Head of Public Relations at the company.

With over a decade of multifaceted experience in communications, Parekh has built a strong reputation for advising organisations on strategic communications and corporate positioning.

Her move comes at a time when global investment firms are increasingly strengthening their communications and reputation management functions across the APAC region.

Published On: May 29, 2026 11:46 AM