Vivek Phadnis

Vivek Phadnis has a diverse work experience in the field of journalism and public relations. Vivek is currently working as a Senior Account Manager at Adfactors PR since January 2022. Prior to this, Vivek worked as an Assistant Editor at Deccan Herald from December 2018 to May 2022. In this role, they covered the automobile industry, conducted test drives, reviewed gadgets, and wrote for the DH Wheels supplement.

Before joining Deccan Herald, Vivek was a Freelance Sports Writer from January 2018 to November 2018. Vivek also served as the Editor In Chief, India at Motorsport.com, Inc. from August 2017 to December 2017. Vivek has also held positions such as Assistant Editor (Sports) at The New Indian Express from February 2016 to July 2017, and Press Officer at the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India from May 2015 to February 2016.

During their freelance work from November 2013 to May 2015, Vivek specialized in motorsport PR and photography, collaborating with various organizations including Tata Motors, Mahindra, Karnataka Motor Sports Club, and Motor Sports Club of Chikmagalur. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Principal Correspondent at Daily News and Analysis from October 2009 to November 2013, where they covered major sporting events and managed the sports desk.

Vivek's career began at Bangalore Mirror in September 2008 as a Senior Reporter, and prior to that, they held the position of Sports Reporter/ Sub-editor at Deccan Herald from July 2005 to August 2008. In these roles, they reported on sports events, conducted desk work such as news editing and page design, and covered national and international sporting events.

Overall, Vivek Phadnis has gained extensive experience in journalism, specializing in sports reporting, automobile industry coverage, and motorsport PR.

Vivek Phadnis completed their Pre-University education from Seshadripuram College from 1994 to 1996. During this time, they studied Physics, Maths, Electronics, Kannada, Hindi, and English. Vivek then went on to attend KLE Society's S Nijalingappa College from 1996 to 1999, where they graduated with a degree in Physics, Electronics, and Mathematics.