Co-Founder & Managing Partner - Manu Prakaash
Co - FOUNDER and Managing Partner
Manu is a dynamic professional and a thought leader, with a depth of experience across the broad umbrellas of Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Government Relations, International Affairs, International Development, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, and Sustainability. Manu brings experience of working and engaging with governments around the world, global media houses, international organisations, not-for-profit sector, and the Australian media and policy landscape. This is backed by his extensive experience, for the best part of a decade, with the public sector and industry in India.
Manu’s vibrant persona and depth of experience in the industry and public sector, is supported by his strong qualifications. He holds two degrees in Business Management, with a specialisation in Sustainability, in addition to a degree in International Relations and Affairs. With multi-sectoral and cross-dimensional expertise, Manu possesses rich experience in the national and international contexts. He has a proven track record of providing solutions to businesses, governments, and not-for-profits alike and in founding Kaash & Kaash, he hopes to help clients achieve the best outcomes for their enterprises.
Manu believes in performance excellence and service delivery of the highest standards, as he brings expertise and experience, few can match in the advisory space. He has a globally informed perspective and impeccable attention to detail when analysing information sets and public policy. Manu’s ability to remain calm and clear headed in high pressure environments makes him an ideal ally for projects that are challenging for his competitors. What sets Manu apart is his balanced, impartial judgment combined with creative, out—of—box thinking—backed by a rare and valuable perspective shaped by his experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders from around the world, including through his journalism and political engagement in Australia. This unique blend of experience, knowledge and expertise enables him to navigate diverse political and cultural landscapes with agility and insight, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Manu’s experience of dealing with the Media, the Government, industry bodies, multilateral organisations, not for profits, and the community at large, makes him a trusted hand in all matters of stakeholder engagement and providing strategic advice to client organisations. In addition to strategic guidance, Manu also specialises in producing high-quality, evidence-based reports and policy briefs that support decision-making and enhance client credibility. Whether drafting detailed policy analyses or comprehensive stakeholder reports. Manu’s experience of having collaborated with some of the top management consulting firms in the world, helps him understand the needs and requirements of clients through a specialised lens.
In his spare time, Manu enjoys researching and listening to news and analyses on International and Australian Politics. He is an avid tennis player and an occasional field-hockey enthusiast. Manu loves spending time with his family, hiking, undertaking equestrian sojourns, wildlife photography, and driving across roads less travelled.