Galgotias University has appointed Ujjwal Pratap as its new Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations, marking a significant step as the institution sharpens its focus on visibility, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
The appointment comes at a time when the university is positioning itself for its next phase of growth—one that goes beyond academic expansion to building a stronger national and global presence.
In his new role, Pratap will oversee the university’s overall communications strategy, including media relations, brand positioning, internal communications, and thought leadership initiatives. His mandate will also involve strengthening engagement with key stakeholders such as students, parents, faculty, recruiters, regulatory bodies, and international partners.
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Speaking on the development, Dhruv Galgotia highlighted the university’s evolution and future direction. He noted that Galgotias University has steadily grown into one of India’s leading private universities and is now entering a phase defined by higher academic ambition and wider external engagement. He expressed confidence that Pratap’s experience would play a key role in shaping how the university communicates its achievements, research, and long-term vision.
Sharing his perspective, Pratap described the move as an opportunity to contribute at a pivotal moment in the university’s journey. He emphasised his intent to build a modern, stakeholder-centric communication framework that reflects the institution’s growing scale, aspirations, and impact.
Pratap brings over two decades of experience across diverse sectors, including higher education, financial services, consulting, and corporate communications. Before joining Galgotias University, he served as Director of Branding and Communications at Ahmedabad University, where he led brand strategy, media outreach, and digital positioning.
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His professional journey also includes stints with global organisations such as The Bank of New York Mellon and Teleperformance, along with consulting experience at Bain & Company. Across these roles, he has worked extensively on executive communication, media engagement, and reputation management across multiple international markets.
Academically, Pratap is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication. He holds a BA (Hons.) in Political Science from University of Delhi, has completed executive education in finance from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, and also possesses a law degree.
The move reflects Galgotias University’s broader push to enhance its institutional narrative as it continues to expand its academic programmes, strengthen industry linkages, and build global collaborations.
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