Our Team
Meet the talented and vibrant professionals who make the Star Squared brand what it is
Meet the talented and vibrant professionals who make the Star Squared brand what it is
CEO
Priyan DC is the CEO of Star Squared PR, bringing more than two decades of communications experience shaped across agency leadership, brand counsel and reputation management. Before building Star Squared PR into one of India’s leading boutique public relations firms, he led Ogilvy PR’s South India practice, working closely with brands that needed sharp strategy, credible media engagement and communication that could stand up to scrutiny.
That experience is precisely what he brings to Star Squared PR: the instinct to understand a brand’s real communication challenge, the discipline to shape messages that matter, and the judgement to build client relationships that last. A keen strategist, Priyan has championed innovation and creativity across campaigns, earning recognition that includes acknowledgement at Cannes for an anti-smoking campaign for Apollo Hospitals and a Gold at the Big Bang Advertising Awards.
At Star Squared PR, Priyan counsels clients on media strategy, marketing communications, campaign planning and implementation, helping translate business priorities into communication that earns attention and trust. His counsel is also sought in moments of crisis and recovery, where he brings clarity, perspective and the ability to guide brands through reputational complexity. Beyond work, Priyan is an avid reader who enjoys music, indoor sports, time with friends and outbound travel.
Associate Partner
Santosh Chandrashekar is an Associate Partner at Star Squared PR, with over a decade of experience in strategic communications, corporate reputation, and media relations. He brings deep expertise across enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, alongside significant experience in sectors including SaaS, healthcare, education, real estate, financial services, Retail, and FMCG. His expertise spans media relations, executive profiling, thought leadership, crisis communications, integrated campaigns, strategic planning, and new business development.
At Star Squared PR, Santosh leads communications programmes for global and Indian brands, helping translate complex business priorities into narratives that build credibility, shape perception, and drive impact. His approach is rooted in uncovering the narrative behind the announcement and aligning strategy, content, and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful business outcomes.
Santosh has also worked as a journalist, served as an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, and is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. He has been recognised among the Top 30 Under 30 communications professionals at India’s Regional PR Awards and featured among BW PR & Corp Comm’s 40 Under 40 by BW Marketing World.
Content Director & Senior Manager Servicing
Theja Ram is the Director of Content at Star Squared PR, bringing a background that runs straight through the newsroom. She built her award-winning journalistic career across two of India’s most respected media organisations, Times of India and The News Minute, where she covered business, politics, socio-economics and more. That editorial experience is precisely what she brings to Star Squared PR’s content practice: the instinct for a real story, the discipline of accurate writing under deadline, and the ability to see a client’s communication from the side of the journalist who will decide whether it is worth covering. At Star Squared PR, Theja leads content strategy and development across the agency’s client portfolio, translating complex brand narratives into material that earns attention rather than simply filling a content calendar.
Senior Account Director
Ratula Acharjee is a Senior Director at Star Squared PR, with 12 years of experience across public relations, corporate communications, and media strategy. She has worked across industries that range from deep-tech and heavy industry to consumer, retail, healthcare, education, and travel. Her experience spans some of the most technically demanding sectors in business, including semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity, alongside consumer-facing industries such as real estate, and hospitality, developing narratives that hold up regardless of how complex or crowded the category is.
Before moving into communications, Ratula worked on the technical side at Tata Steel, an early grounding that continues to shape how she approaches technically complex subjects across sectors. Her expertise spans strategic counsel, crisis communications, media relations, executive profiling, and thought leadership. She has led communication programmes through market entries, leadership transitions, and high-stakes business moments, helping organisations navigate situations where getting the story right makes all the difference.
Consultant Director
Aishwarya Balachandran is a Director at Star Squared PR with over a decade of experience building narratives for organisations across technology, mobility, lifestyle, consulting, and social impact sectors. Her cross-sector experience enables her to quickly understand complex businesses, identify their unique value propositions, and develop communication strategies that resonate with diverse stakeholders.
Throughout her career, she has worked closely with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams on positioning, executive visibility, thought leadership, and integrated communications programmes. From leading high-impact media initiatives and shaping compelling brand narratives to developing crisis communication frameworks, she brings a data-led, strategic, consultative approach to every engagement, aligning communications with broader business objectives.
Aishwarya was recognised among BW PR & Corp Comm’s 40 Under 40 and is accredited in Indian Public Relations (AIPR Level 2).
Consultant Director
Debasmita Rakshit is a Director at Star Squared PR, with close to a decade of experience in strategic communications and public relations. Having built her career at leading global PR agencies, she has worked with brands across education, technology, startups, healthcare, and other high-growth sectors, helping them build visibility, strengthen reputation, and engage meaningfully with their stakeholders. At Star Squared PR, Debasmita leads a team and oversees PR communications across the agency’s client portfolio, drawing on her cross-sector experience to deliver strategic, insight-led PR programmes. Her expertise spans brand communication, media relations, client servicing, and stakeholder engagement helping organisations translate business priorities into compelling narratives that strengthen reputation and drive meaningful engagement.
Senior Account Manager
Associate Consultant
Associate Consultant - Content
Associsate Consultant
Consultant HR
Account Manager
Associsate Consultant
HR Manager
Account Manager
Account Excutive
Account Excutive
Account Excutive