Preeti, a seasoned communications professional with over 20 years of experience, is a first-generation Australian Indian living in Melbourne Australia.
She currently leads PR, Communications and Digital Marketing for Australia’s largest not-for-profit housing organisation, which has assisted over 1 million people.
Highly regarded within the Indian diaspora, Preeti has held leadership roles at the Australia India Business Council as the President of the Victorian branch and spearheaded the establishment of a dedicated sports-focused chapter.
Her longstanding association with Cricket Australia includes serving as Ambassador for the last two T20 world cup championships and reappointed as the Multicultural Ambassador for the next two years.
She is a Community Ambassador for premier Australian organisations including the AFL and Bully Zero Foundation.
Recognised for her community leadership she has won many accolades and was honoured with the 2019 Pride of Australia medal, Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Emerging Leadership Award (2018), NRI Achievement Award in 2016 and 2017 IABCA Awards.
Preeti has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Arts (English Literature) from Lady Sri Ram College in Delhi as well as Business and Management diploma from Melbourne. She is currently enrolled in Strategy and Leadership executive course at the Melbourne Business School.