{"id":50019,"date":"2026-01-20T18:17:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shekhawatisamachar.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/atlas-isdi-appoints-pepsico-design-leader-tanu-sinha-to-advisory-board\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T18:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:47:22","slug":"atlas-isdi-appoints-pepsico-design-leader-tanu-sinha-to-advisory-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shekhawatisamachar.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/atlas-isdi-appoints-pepsico-design-leader-tanu-sinha-to-advisory-board\/","title":{"rendered":"ATLAS ISDI Appoints PepsiCo Design Leader Tanu Sinha to Advisory Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong><span>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20: <\/span>ATLAS SkillTech University<\/strong>, India\u2019s first <em>new-age urban multidisciplinary university<\/em>, announced the appointment of <strong>Ms. Tanu Sinha, Head of Design, PepsiCo India &amp; South Asia<\/strong>, to the <em>Advisory Board<\/em> of its design school, <strong>ISDI \u2013 School of Design &amp; Innovation<\/strong>. Her addition further strengthens the board with deep expertise in <em>design, innovation and global business strategy<\/em> from a <em>Fortune 500 organisation<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Sinha joins a distinguished cohort of industry leaders on the <strong>ATLAS ISDI Advisory Board<\/strong>, which includes <strong>Mr. Amitesh Rao<\/strong>, <em>CEO, Leo Burnett<\/em>; <strong>Mr. Deepak Menon<\/strong>, <em>VP, Product Experiences, Microsoft<\/em>; <strong>Ms. Lulu Raghavan<\/strong>, <em>VP, Landor<\/em>; <strong>Mr. Ayan Pal<\/strong>, <em>Head of Experience &amp; Design, US Studios, Deloitte<\/em>; <strong>Ms. Sonia Manchanda<\/strong>, <em>Founding Partner, Spread<\/em>; <strong>Ms. Neeta Lulla<\/strong>, <em>Couturier, Costume Designer and Stylist<\/em>; <strong>Mr. Andrew Pendleton<\/strong>, <em>Senior Director, Design Systems, Verizon<\/em>; <strong>Mr. Satyam Kantamneni<\/strong>, <em>CEO and Managing Partner, UX Reactor<\/em>; <strong>Mr. Alok Nandi<\/strong>, <em>Founder and Creative Director, Architempo<\/em>; <strong>Mr. Tanay Kumar<\/strong>, <em>CEO, Fractal Ink Design Studio<\/em>; <strong>Mr. Avnish Sabharwal<\/strong>, <em>Senior Industry Leader<\/em>; and <strong>Ms. Sangeetha Jayaram<\/strong>, <em>Senior Industry Design Leader<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The perspectives of these accomplished design leaders will play a pivotal role in advancing <strong>ISDI\u2019s curriculum<\/strong>, strengthening <em>industry collaboration<\/em> and guiding students to apply <em>design thinking in real-world contexts<\/em>. Their addition reinforces <strong>ATLAS &amp; ISDI\u2019s<\/strong> focus on <em>bridging academia and industry<\/em> and on nurturing <em>future-ready designers<\/em> equipped to lead in a rapidly evolving global environment.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the development, <strong>Siddharth Shahani, Co-Founder &amp; Executive President, ATLAS SkillTech University<\/strong>, said, <em>\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Tanu Sinha to the ISDI Advisory Board. Her leadership in building strong brand systems and consumer-centric design strategies at a global organisation like PepsiCo brings immense value to ISDI students and the academic ecosystem. At ISDI, we emphasize human-centred design, interdisciplinary thinking and real-world application. As we continue to build a future-focused design institution, her guidance will help us stay aligned with global standards and industry expectations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sharing her perspective, <strong>Ms. Tanu Sinha, Head of Design, PepsiCo India &amp; South Asia<\/strong>, said, <em>\u201cThe future of design lies in its ability to deeply understand consumers, build strong brand narratives and deliver experiences that are both creative and commercially relevant. ISDI\u2019s strong focus on industry integration and strategic design education makes it a unique institution and I look forward to working with the faculty and students to help shape the next generation of design leaders.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With this appointment, the <strong>ATLAS ISDI Advisory Board<\/strong> continues to represent a powerful collective of leaders across <em>design, technology, branding, fashion and innovation<\/em>, working together to shape the next generation of creative professionals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About ATLAS SkillTech University<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>ATLAS SkillTech University<\/strong>, located in the heart of <em>Mumbai\u2019s business district<\/em>, is India\u2019s first <em>urban, multidisciplinary university<\/em> and the youngest in the country to be accredited with a <em>NAAC A grade<\/em>. Pioneering a new model of higher education, ATLAS integrates <em>global collaborations, industry partnerships and an innovation-first approach<\/em> to prepare <em>future-ready leaders<\/em>. Guided by the principles of <em>India\u2019s National Education Policy 2020<\/em>, ATLAS offers cutting-edge programmes across four new-age streams\u2014<em>Design &amp; Innovation, Management &amp; Entrepreneurship, Digital Technology and Law<\/em>. Its futuristic model has been co-created with an international community of scholars, academicians, industry experts and thought leaders, making it a hub where <em>design, technology, strategy and leadership converge<\/em>.<br \/>For more information, visit: <em><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/atlasuniversity.edu.in\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/atlasuniversity.edu.in<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>About ISDI School of Design and Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Known as one of the <em>best design schools in India<\/em>, <strong>ATLAS ISDI<\/strong> brings truly <em>world-class design education<\/em> to India with a <em>global curricular collaboration with Parsons School of Design<\/em>, and world-renowned faculty comprising leading designers, academicians, industry practitioners and scholars. Centered in the heart of India\u2019s hub of creative innovation, <em>Mumbai<\/em>, <strong>ATLAS ISDI School of Design &amp; Innovation<\/strong> stands at the intersection of <em>Art, Design, Entrepreneurship &amp; Technology<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, visit: <em><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/atlasuniversity.edu.in\/schools\/isdi\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/atlasuniversity.edu.in\/schools\/isdi\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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