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I build partnerships and communications that get organisations seen, trusted and connected to the right partners. Strategic partnerships, communications and programme design for institutions, brands and organisations. 13 years across design, education, culture and sustainability.

20+ industry partnerships | INR 10 crore (US $1.10 million) partnership budget managed | 300+ articles published | INR 40 lakh (US $43,000) CSR funding raised | 35,000+ community built.

Currently working with: World Design Organization, Galileo Global Education, BITS Design School

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  • Strategic Partnerships

  • Programme and workshop design

  • Communication strategy and campaigns

  • Content strategy for socials, app and websites

  • Sustainable fashion, art and culture

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Featured work

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Art and communication

The image here reflects one of my work in curating the booth design with Gallery SKE for artist Avinash Veeraraghavan at India Art Fair. My work has involved working with leading artists, designers, curators and creative professionals using storytelling as a medium. 

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Dialogues

Active speaker and sustainable fashion advocate. Leading conversation, campaigns and initiatives that promote sustainability in fashion and textiles.

 

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Strategy and Partnerships

Designed and executed B2B partnerships that strengthened institutional credibility, expanded networks, and created meaningful pathways for growth and collaboration.

The image is the launch of report with then British first Lady, Mrs. Akshata Narayana Murty at British Council India during the G20 summit.

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Strategic Communication and Storytelling

Running experiential campaigns like hosting  first Mend in Public event in Delhi for Fashion Revolution India. 

Featured by The Voice of Fashion.
View the feature by VoF here

Key Projects and Partnerships

Some Partnerships Achieved in My Career:

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Industry partners: Wacom, Business of Fashion, Asian Paints, Miss Malini, Snap, Unity, Microsoft.
Cultural institutions: KNMA, Arts Thread, British Council, Max Müller Bhavan, Godrej India Culture Lab, Pearl Academy, and
Industry bodies: Fashion Design Council of India, (FDCI), Association of Designers of India (ADI), FICCI Frames, Retailers Association of India (RAI)

My work

With a decade of experience in partnerships, program design, and communications, I specialize in shaping ideas into strategic initiatives and engaging experiences that leave a mark.
 

Flagship Work

1. Partnerships & Program Design

  • Built 20+ strategic partnerships with leading organizations, developing learning modules and large-scale engagement initiatives.

  • Designed and delivered programs that combine research, creativity, and impact.
     

2. Campaigns & Communication

  • Led national campaign launch for Fashion Revolution India × British Council report Craft in the Age of Climate Crisis.

  • Directed communications and storytelling strategies amplifying voices and ideas globally.


3. Social Impact Initiatives/ CSR and Skill development

  • Set up a Technical Fashion Lab in a women’s rehabilitation centre in one of South Asia’s largest prison complexes (Tihar Jail complex), raising INR 40,00,000 from ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) to boost vocational training and sustainable livelihoods.

  • Advanced infrastructure and vocational training for women in underserved communities focused skill development.


4. Community Engagement

  • Curated interactive workshops, talks, swaps, and experiential formats: from upcycling labs to Secondhand September activations.

  • Engaged 2000+ participants, from students and citizens to professionals and corporates.


5. Independent Creative Work

  • Founded a sustainable label featured in Cosmopolitan and major national publications.

  • Blended craft, advocacy, and editorial storytelling into cultural outputs.

Branding and Brand communication

Content strategy  Strategic Communication

Partnerships and alliances

Strategy and Strategic Planning

Marketing strategies

© 2026 by Mankiran K Dhillon. work.mankiran@gmail.com

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