About Us

K2 is one of India’s leading Public Relations Agencies headquartered in the fastest growing city globally - Bengaluru. Founded in 2003, K2 has registered its presence in more than 45 locations in India.

K2 has an enviable list of clients to its credit: Wipro Limited is the leader of our client brigade for close to two decades. The other clients that we pride on having a long-term association with are Azim Premji Foundation & University, AO Smith, Canadian International School, Aster CMI, Columbia Asia Hospitals, House of Hiranandani, 315 Work Avenue, to name a few.

Global multinationals such as Gray Matters Capital, De Beers Forevermark are the recent acquisition of K2. We further boast of managing multi-domain clients like Ekya Schools, Sterling Developers, Bennet & Bernard, Artisan Deli.

K2 – the name has its origin in the Knowledge Kingdom. Achieving larger goals, fulfilling organizational aspirations form the core matrix of our PR exercise. Knowledge and its dissemination are critical to the success of all businesses.
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K2 is a motif taken from the awe-inspiring peak of Karakorum Range, in the Himalayas. The world’s second-highest peak is far more treacherous, difficult to ascend than the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. This aptly defines our goal: ‘To be second to none!’
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Starting as a single–client company in 2003, team K2 has the necessary expertise to deal with a diverse range of customers with varied PR objectives. Established IT players, including MNCs, mid-cap firms or even start-ups all stand to gain from K2’s PR game plans. 'Single-window, All-solutions' approach to 'Affordable PR' is our forte.
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At the K2 work-factory, we always endeavour to think differently. Our battery of thorough professionals with excellent communication skills, editorially proficient staff, and former journalists make us what we are today - the best and always ready to deliver.

Mission Statement
Our company mission is to present our clients to the world in a favourable manner so as to make the (client’s) company, its people, product/s (brand/s) information universally acceptable.

‍Vision Statement
‍Our vision is to be a leading Public Relations firm with a firm rooting with an unbiased approach to people’s expectations and understanding. We believe in the power of content (Data, information, news) and its due effect on the target audience.

Sectors & Practice Groups

Solving business CHALLENGES on all landscapes
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Education Entertainment Technology Health Care Real Estate Startups

Case Studies

Practice Groups

Solving business CHALLENGES across landscapes

Our team

We attract and retain brilliant individuals who all learn from one another. We understand that the communications world is changing daily. We have an enthusiastic and skilled team for PR and Digital PR, and we are always on the search for potential opportunities. Public relations is transitioning from an area of marketing to a management discipline. Over the past 18 years, we have influenced audience members, raised expectations, and strengthened the company's reputation by attempting to strike the right chords with them through our perfect communication skills.

Above all, we never forget that communications are a business investment. We want precise results for our clients no matter how much we do or how we do it.

Shiv Shankar Devaraj

Executive Director & Founder

Shiv Shankar Devaraj

Executive Director & Founder

Shiv has vast experience spread over all the major metros and over three decades in the PR industry. He is a world class leader who hand holds clients and leads by example. The firm is a reflection of his hard working nature and willingness to bend backwards to accommodate clients.

Sumit Jain

Associate Vice President

Sumit Jain

Associate Vice President

A multitasker and PR pro who spearheads the servicing team, juggling multiple accounts, without dropping the ball on any. We love the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment that he brings to the team. Education: PGDBA, Christ University

Philip Da

Consultant

Philip Da

Consultant

Phil Dass a.k.a Philip Da is a prolific writer, editor and communicator who has over three decades of experience with national and international companies. He has fluency in traditional print as well as digital media. He guides the team through the rigmarole of modern day communications.

Shivani

Senior Account Director

Shivani

Senior Account Director

A creative writer at heart, Shivani has spent close to 3 years in the PR industry, she realized the potential of PR to bridge the gap between corporate interests and consumer needs. She believes in experience-based learning, transparency in servicing her clients and unrelenting patience in her role as a communicator.

Swagata Dutta

Account Director

Swagata Dutta

Account Director

Performance driven professional bringing in rare level of business acumen and record of achievements developed in over 7.5 years career in communication industry. Have implemented 360 degree approach to position brands. Believes, 'content is the king to drive any communication to build any brand.' She looks forward to working with and learning from experienced and talented colleagues at K2. She is grateful to K2 communications for giving her this opportunity.

Soibam Jayananda Singh

Account Manager

Soibam Jayananda Singh

Account Manager

Jayananda is really excited to join K2 which is known for its rigorous and positive work culture in the PR industry. He is happy to be the part of the family.

Prashant G N

Content Strategist

Prashant G N

Content Strategist

With an exceptional academic and professional background, Prashanth has over 20 years of journalistic experience with The Times of India, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, and other publications. At K2 he creates content and formulates media strategies that work every time. Education: BA Sociology, Masters in Philosophy Research, University of Hyderabad.

Praveen Kumar

Senior Manager - Data

Praveen Kumar

Senior Manager - Data

Praveen has been an integral part of K2 since its inception. In addition to all-round expertise in IT network management, client servicing, updates, organising press conferences in tier-II cities, etc, he steps up and handles anything else that might be needed. He embodies the 'happy to help' K2 philosophy when it comes to resolving issues- big or small.

Devatha Venugopal

Executive

Devatha Venugopal

Executive

'Venu Anna' as he is fondly called has been with K2 for over 15 years. He is the one you call when you need help. With a beaming smile, Venu understands each team member’s professional needs and is an ace at banking processes. Not only that, his exploits in the wild and tales of physical fitness are worth hearing.

Driving communications since 2003

An enlightening journey, handling over 500 top notch clients over the years

2003-2007

The founding years were challenging times but the founding team met them nonchalantly with a few but well known clients and paved the way ahead.....

2008-2011

This was a time of consolidation with a flurry of new clients. We had to hire the best of staff to meet the expectations of the clients.

2012-2016

New technologies meant we had to learn and adapt newer ways to perform our duties. And we did. Digital PR and the new wave of social media, etc., meant a larger audience, a larger universe. But we managed to rein in and come out on top...

2017- present

We started well but the pandemic in 2020 was a litmus test. With loyal and understanding clients, a well-informed media and the unwavering support of the staff, we managed to ride it out and here we are...