Testimonials

Collaborative and professional. Ability to think strategically and independently. Commitment to excellence. Actionable insights. Impact. Dedication. Deep knowledge of and networks in business and industry. And much more.

  • Namrata and I worked closely for over a decade and I was consistently impressed with her ability to think strategically, her dedication to building the EY brand and the trust she enjoyed with our leadership team and the wider Partner group. Namrata created a strong impact for our brand by leading many significant initiatives, including partnerships and various other programs and events, which helped to differentiate EY. Namrata also brought immense value with her leadership in challenging situations where her counsel was highly regarded. She is collaborative in her approach and builds strong relationships across the board – in particular, her engagement with the media was outstanding. Her enduring legacy is creating the relevance of the brand and the comprehensive marketing organization which she has built, comprising different capabilities and a wonderful culture.

    Rajiv Memani
    Chairman & Managing Partner, EY India, New Delhi

  • I first met Namrata at one of the Canberra Innovation Networks First Wednesday Connect events. Namrata's current mission, to facilitate trade and investment links between Australia and India, is relevant to PPB Technology's exploration of future export markets. We have been jointly investigating the potential for CYBERTONGUE Technology in the Indian dairy processing market. I am hugely impressed by Namrata's deep knowledge of and networks into the Indian business ecosystem. She has an amazing ability to find and connect with key decision-makers in leading companies. Namrata's market research skills are superb. She asks the right questions and quickly gathers both high level data and specific actionable insights at the operational level. Namrata is easy to work with. She exhibits a high level of trust and a collaborative spirit. I am looking forward to extending our working relationship.

    Stephen Trowell
    Founder & Managing Director, PPB Technology, Canberra

  • I have partnered extensively with Namrata on various initiatives and it has been a pleasure working with her. In our interactions, Namrata demonstrated a fine grasp of the business environment and industry priorities, enabling her to develop programs which resonate with the most senior corporate stakeholders. She makes an impact with her innovative approach and motivation to raise the bar each time. Namrata builds relationships with ease, based on trust and mutual respect. I see her as someone who is proactive and responsive to client/stakeholder needs and also has a unique ability to assess situations objectively and drive consensus for achieving positive outcomes.

    Vikkas Mohan
    Executive Director, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), New Delhi

  • I have had opportunities to work with Ms Namrata Datt on various projects over the years, These projects include Women on Corporate Boards program, Corporate Governance case role plays at ISB Hyderabad and various other programs to improve Gender Balance in Corporate Boards. I am very impressed with Namrata’s collaborative mindset, her understanding of the subject, diligence and her commitment to making these initiatives a grand success. She has also built a great rapport with many of the Women Board directors who attended these programs.

    Arun Duggal
    Chairman, ICRA Limited, New Delhi

  • Namrata is adept at developing communications strategy and structures aligned with the business priorities of a complex and large organisation like EY. I was consistently impressed with how she built the marcoms function for EY in India and also helped to establish a commanding lead for the Firm's brand/reputation in a competitive and dynamic environment. We worked on several projects together and what stood out is her ability to work well in cross-cultural teams, her understanding of the media and business in India and globally, and the trust she inspires in her relationships, both with external and internal stakeholders. She also mentored her team well and left a strong legacy for EY in India.

    Will White
    Global Marketing & Communications Director, London (Ex-EY Global Comms. Leader)

  • Namrata’s ability to build relationships and inspire confidence in the senior-most stakeholders, both internal and external, is what stands out about her. We selected her to lead EY’s integrated brand, marketing and communications function and she reciprocated by building a highly motivated team to achieve brand leadership in India. She ably led some of our flagship programs, while also creating several new brand and marketing campaigns, widely acknowledged for their impact. Her collaborative mindset, commitment to excellence, dedication and sincerity have earned her the respect of both her peers and her team.

    Farokh Balsara
    Partner & India Leader, Consumer Products & Health Services, EY India, Mumbai

  • Namrata’s most significant achievement is the outstanding team she has built over the years. She is a thorough professional and I have relied on her counsel on various occasions. What I valued most is her independent point of view, informed by her understanding of the business environment and ability to distil information from different sources. Namrata was instrumental in the set up and development of the BoardMatters Forum, a knowledge platform for non-executive directors. Her strategic approach, diligence and insights on various aspects of the program were commendable. She displays strong domain expertise and has nurtured the team very well in this area.

    Sudhir Soni
    Head of Audit, BSR & Co.;
    Formerly Head of Assurance Services, SR Batliboi & Co