Straight to Normal
A communications consultant and former journalist, Sharif D. Rangnekar uses every possible platformâtalks, writing and musicâto advocate change and garner support for the LGBTQ community. He is the frontman of Friends of Linger, a band that is credited with Indiaâs first dedication to the gay communityââHead Held Highâ. He curates the platform âEmbrace: Music Justice Artsâ, which blends art with social justice. He held senior positions at The Economic Times and The Pioneer, before leading Integral PR as its CEO and later as its chairman. He was named PR Professional of The Year 2013 by IPRCCA. Sharif provides counsel in the area of diversity and inclusion in workplace, specific to the LGBTQ community. He is also associated with Open For Business, a global forum that promotes such policies.
