HELSINKI, FINLAND

THOUGHT LEADERSHIPEXECUTIVE  COMMSEDITORIAL CONTENT

I am Nikhil, a journalist and strategic advisor with 16 years of experience helping Nordic, European and Asian organisations use thought leadership and executive communications to build trust and shape industry conversations.

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Portrait of Nikhil Sivadas, Thought Leadership & Strategic Communications Advisor based in Helsinki
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SELECTED WORK

Over the years, I've worked with some of the biggest brands in the Nordics and Europe. Here are selected examples of strategic campaigns, global thought leadership, and brand awareness projects I've built alongside incredible teams.

KONE HIGH RISE
KONE · THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

KONE HIGH RISE

A multi-part global thought leadership documentary campaign conceived for KONE to lead the conversation on the future of tall buildings—bringing together KONE leadership, global futurists, and urban planners to address growing urbanisation and establish context around high-rise liveability.

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TWENTYFOUR7: AN AWARD-WINNING DIGITAL CONTENT HUB
WÄRTSILÄ · EDITORIAL CONTENT

TWENTYFOUR7: AN AWARD-WINNING DIGITAL CONTENT HUB

Over an eight-year editorial partnership with Wärtsilä, we established and grew their digital content hub, turning it into a continuous, journalistic publication—producing multi-format stories that were cited by media and academia, winning Gold at the Swedish Content Awards, and achieving an industry-defining 7:48 average dwell time.

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CAR SOS: NATIVE SHORT-FORM VIDEO SERIES
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NORDICS · EDITORIAL CONTENT

CAR SOS: NATIVE SHORT-FORM VIDEO SERIES

A four-part native video series conceived to launch the global broadcast show Car SOS across Northern Europe—translating an international television format into regionally engaging stories using the hook of building classic cars from familiar Nordic materials: Finnish lake ice, Swedish flat-pack parts, Danish bicycle steel, and Norwegian timber.

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TESTIMONIALS

RECOMMENDATIONS

Nikhil is a comms professional who combines strategic business insight with a journalist's gift for storytelling. I would highly recommend him to any organisation looking for world-class storytelling.
EVELIINA LINDERBORGSenior Vice President - Communications, KONE
Nikhil has been a crucial player in our editorial team, helping build our brand, industry, and product thought leadership. He brings innovative viewpoints and infectious positive energy to complex projects.
VIRVA ÄIMÄLÄManager - Brand Thought Leadership, Wärtsilä
Hands down one of the smartest strategists and storytellers I have worked with. He was essential in supporting us with global campaigns and omnichannel assets that supercharge brand authority.
FATIMA CHOAÏBIGlobal Marcomms Lead - Coast Guard & Navy, ABB Marine & Ports
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CAPABILITIES & EXPERTISE

HOW I CAN HELP

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BRAND & EXECUTIVE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

I help enterprise brands and C-suite leaders craft thought leadership strategies and content that shape industry conversations and build genuine authority.

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

I work alongside leadership teams to define core positioning, map messaging hierarchies, and level up their communications to strengthen brand reputation and trust.

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CONTENT & EDITORIAL OPERATIONS

I help brands build content strategies and execute multi-format initiatives—across text, audio, and video—that inform and engage stakeholders across channels.

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Based in Helsinki, Finland. Available for strategic advisory, brand & executive thought leadership, and communications roles & projects across Europe and international markets.