Renaissa Ghosh Papnai has taken on a new leadership role as India Marketing & Communications Head at Hitachi Digital, marking an important milestone in her professional journey and further strengthening her association with the organisation.
Based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Renaissa steps into the role after serving as Internal Communications Lead – India at Hitachi Digital from January 2025 to March 2026. Her elevation reflects her extensive experience in marketing, corporate communications, brand building and strategic communication, developed over more than a decade in the industry.
During her tenure at Hitachi Digital, she has been associated with multiple aspects of organisational communication and employer branding. Before becoming Internal Communications Lead, she served as Deputy Manager – Marketing & Communications between January 2023 and January 2025, following her role as Assistant Manager – Marketing Communications, which she held from August 2019 to December 2022.
Her professional journey at Hitachi Digital spans over seven years, demonstrating a sustained association with the organisation and experience across different communication and marketing responsibilities.
Prior to joining Hitachi Digital, Renaissa built a diverse professional portfolio across technology, financial services and publishing. At Fiserv, she worked as a Specialist – Branding and Communications, contributing to internal communication strategies, brand visibility initiatives, corporate social responsibility campaigns and employee engagement programmes.
Her earlier experience includes working with NXP Semiconductors in PR and Corporate Communications, where she was involved in publicity strategies, media relations, leadership interviews, corporate events, CSR initiatives and internal communication. She also conceptualised and launched NXP Bridge, a monthly internal newsletter connecting employees across different regions of India.
Renaissa began her career in publishing and public relations, working with Rupa Publications India & Aleph Book Company and Om Books International. Her responsibilities included book publicity, author relations, marketing campaigns, literary festivals, media interactions and book launch events. She also worked on promotional activities associated with prominent authors and personalities, including Chetan Bhagat, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Ruskin Bond and Ayushmann Khurrana.
Her career reflects a blend of public relations, corporate storytelling, internal communications, employer branding and marketing strategy. With her new responsibilities at Hitachi Digital, Renaissa will bring this cross-industry experience to India’s marketing and communications leadership function.
Her elevation marks another significant chapter in a career built around connecting brands, people and communication.
