
Apostrophe Ventures, a communications and advisory platform founded by Ameer Ismail, has announced the appointment of Divya Narayan, Leila Bilimoria Surti and Saji Abraham as Managing Partners, marking a significant expansion of its senior leadership team. The three leaders will drive Apostrophe Ventures’ integrated offering across corporate and brand communications, public relations, reputation and crisis management, brand and marketing strategy, creative and content solutions, and digital and social influence.
The appointments bring together more than seven decades of leadership and cross-functional experience across diverse sectors and disciplines. Together, the three Managing Partners will work closely with Ameer Ismail to shape Apostrophe Ventures’ growth trajectory, deepen senior client partnerships and build capabilities across its comprehensive service offerings. This leadership expansion reflects the firm’s commitment to strengthening its integrated communications platform and delivering enhanced value to clients across corporate and brand communications mandates.
Divya Narayan, Leila Bilimoria Surti and Saji Abraham each bring extensive experience in their respective domains, having held senior leadership positions across communications, consulting, and business strategy. Their combined expertise spans corporate communications, public relations, brand strategy, marketing communications, and integrated storytelling, positioning them to lead Apostrophe Ventures’ next phase of growth and capability building across its service portfolio.
In a complementary leadership announcement, Apostrophe Ventures also named Hardev Dhindsa as its Chief Technology and AI Advisor. Hardev is a technology entrepreneur who has built successful global businesses, and his appointment reflects the firm’s recognition of the growing importance of technology and artificial intelligence in shaping modern communications strategies and client service delivery.
The leadership appointments come as Apostrophe Ventures continues to expand its client portfolio and service capabilities. The firm recently secured Tilaknagar Industries’ corporate PR mandate in August 2026, covering corporate communications and PR for the alcoholic beverage company along with its Mansion House and Imperial Blue brands. The mandate encompasses media relations, executive positioning, digital communications and integrated storytelling, demonstrating the firm’s growing presence in the corporate communications and public relations landscape.
Apostrophe Ventures operates as an integrated communications consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of services including corporate communications, brand communications, public relations, reputation management, crisis communications, brand strategy, creative solutions, content development, and digital and social media influence. The firm’s integrated approach positions it to serve clients across diverse sectors seeking holistic communications and advisory solutions in an increasingly complex media and stakeholder environment.












