Cairn India has roped in Manu Kapoor as its new Director Corporate Affairs and CSR, effective 11th August 2008.

Prior to this appointment, Manu was with Reliance Retail Ltd as Head – Corporate Communications & Affairs responsible for communications, stakeholder management and setting up a Pan India communications network for the organisation.

Kapoor said, “Cairn India offers an exciting opportunity to me. I look forward to bring on board my learning and experiences to strengthen our equity with various stakeholders. I look forward to being a part of this exciting growth story and play an integral part.”   

Manu, who is 44, has had a fairly diverse career that spans various industries and geographies, which include companies such as Vestergaard Frandsen, P&G, Tiffany Foods Ltd, Dalmia Industries Ltd and ITC Ltd amongst others.

Throughout his career, Manu worked in India, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Russia, CIS, Central & East Europe. With more than 24 years experience, Manu brings a unique blend of corporate affairs understanding with the ability to lead and drive media management, brand management and CSR activities. He has been responsible for creating an umbrella brand, and manages all events and public relations activities to establish the brands in his earlier assignments.

Rahul Dhir, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cairn India stated, “Cairn India has entered an exciting phase of growth and I am delighted that Manu has joined us as the Director - Corporate Affairs and CSR at this significant juncture. He will bring a unique blend of corporate affairs understanding with the ability to lead and drive media management, brand management and CSR activities.”