Shankar Radhakrishnan joins Philip Morris International as Head – Policy Communications

Previously, he was associated with Adfactors PR as Vice President – Strategic Communications Group

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Published: Nov 10, 2026 11:28 AM  | 1 min read
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Shankar Radhakrishnan has joined Philip Morris International (PMI) as Head – Policy Communications, within the company's Corporate Affairs team in India.

Radhakrishnan announced his new role through a LinkedIn post, sharing that he would be contributing to the company's policy communications and engagement efforts in India.

Prior to this appointment, Radhakrishnan was associated with Adfactors PR as Vice President – Strategic Communications Group.

In his new role, he will be part of PMI's Corporate Affairs function at a time when the company is transitioning towards its smoke-free ambition. Highlighting the complexities of India's policy landscape, Radhakrishnan said the role calls for communication and engagement rooted in evidence, context and open dialogue.

Published On: Nov 10, 2026 11:28 AM