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Head- Corporate Affairs

  • Company

    Adani Ports and SEZ

  • Location

    Chandabali, Odisha, India

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    20 - 21 years

  • Date Posted

    13-Feb-2026

About Adani Ports and SEZ

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), a part of globally diversified Adani Group has evolved from a port company to a Ports and Logistics platform for India. It is the largest port developer and operator in India with 12 strategically located ports and terminals — Mundra, Dahej, Kandla, and Hazira in Gujarat, Dhamra in Odisha, Mormugao in Goa, Visakhapatnam and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and Kattupalli and Ennore in Chennai — represent 24% of the country's total port capacity, handling vast amounts of cargo from both coastal areas and the vast hinterland. The company is also developing a transshipment port at Vizhinjam, Kerala, and a container Terminal in Myanmar. Our 'Ports to Logistics Platform' comprising our port facilities, integrated logistics capabilities, and industrial economic zones, puts us in a unique position to benefit as India stands to benefit from an impending overhaul in global supply chains. Our vision is to be the largest ports and logistics platform in the world in the next decade. With a vision to turn carbon neutral by 2025, APSEZ was the first Indian port and third in the world to sign up for the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) committing to emission reduction targets to control global warming at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Overview of the Role

This role leads government liaison, public relations, and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth business operations and strategic approvals. It manages relationships with district and state authorities, local leaders, and statutory bodies while proactively addressing operational challenges and community concerns. The position also oversees media engagement, crisis response, land-related matters, and intelligence gathering to safeguard organizational interests. Additionally, it drives team performance, capability building, and a high

Job Description

• Liasioning with the local leaders, influencers, Opinion makers and local community to ensue business continuity
• Liasioning with District and State Administration bodies Like - Collector, Minister office, Chief Secretary, Secretariat office to get approvals for the strategic business initiatives
• Managing Digital & Print Media to ensure good image and branding of Adani group
Core Activities Responsible for effective liaison with all Government agencies especially District Administration & statutory bodies related to Port operations and resolve ongoing issues
• Liaison with Police Dept. for necessary help as and when required.
• Develop sources for timely and effective collection of information, from local stakeholders, administration and take effective preventive and corrective actions
• Respond/extend help proactively in nearby villages during crisis/emergencies/disasters.
• Develop cordial relation with local stakeholders and effectively resolve on going issues
• Overseeing Land and its related matters.
• Ensure continuous training and development of people for better efficiency and individual growth
• Motivate the team through employee communication and coaching
• Good networking and negotiation skills.
• Effective handling print & Digital media to uphold the goodwill and brand image of organization.
• Deliverables Public relations
• Liaising and Networking
• Special Assignments Any other duties / work that may be assigned by the management from time to time
• People Management 1) Drive a collaborative and a high performance driven culture - set goals, review performance and provide feedback to ensure a motivated and committed team.
• Create and develop effective framework for functional capability building - Develop talent by providing coaching, mentoring etc. to prepare them for higher roles and responsibilities

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Education

Any Graduate or Post Graduate, Desirable- LLB/ LLM or Master in Journalism/ Mass Communication

Experience

20 + Years in the relevant field