Press and Protocol Attaché. Administration Manager at Consulate General of France in Pondicherry & Chennai
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Vijaya Saraswathi is a seasoned diplomatic professional with extensive experience in government relations, protocol, and press management for the Consulates of France, Belgium, and Australia. A graduate of Ethiraj College For Women, she excels in coordinating high-profile delegations and events, leveraging her deep expertise in international relations and administration.
She had the unique opportunity to organize local events for the Plastic Odyssey, a vessel sailing the globe to raise awareness about plastic pollution.
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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Press and Protocol Attaché. Administration Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Personality Overview
How (Viji) shows up
Objective Thinker
Precise
Negotiator
They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.
Priorities
Topics (Viji) cares about
Franco-Indian Relations
Actively facilitates collaborations between France and Tamil Nadu, particularly in areas like sports and skills development, as seen in her recent work.
Public Diplomacy
Her roles consistently involve managing government protocol, press relations, and public-facing events for foreign consulates in India.
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Career
Work history
9-2021
Press and Protocol Attaché. Administration Manager
Consulate General of France in Pondicherry & Chennai
6-2020 - 8-2021
Secretary to Head Of Mission, Government Protocol and Public Diplomacy Manager
Consulate General of Belgium in Chennai
10-2014 - 5-2020
Executive Assistant to Consul General and Events Manager
Australian Consulate General, Chennai
10-2013 - 10-2014
Business Unit Head
UMM Studios & Technologies and the Cookie
2011 - 10-2013
Associate Client Manager
RR Donnelley
In the press
Media appearances
Press Release – French Rendez‑Vous (30 March 2022) – Consulate General of France in Pondicherry & Chennai. Featured in IFIndia
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