Akhil George

Community Manager

Akhil George is a seasoned community management professional with a diverse background in building and engaging vibrant communities across various industries. Currently, he serves as the Community Manager at Procurement Leaders | A World 50 Group Community, where he oversees the strategic development and active facilitation of the organization's global community. In parallel, Akhil also works as a Community Consultant at Into, leveraging his expertise to help clients establish and nurture thriving online communities.

Professional Experience

Current Roles

Community Manager, Procurement Leaders | A World 50 Group Community (2024-12-01 - Present)

• Responsible for the overall management and growth of the Procurement Leaders community, a global network of procurement professionals

• Develop and execute community engagement strategies to foster meaningful connections, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among members

• Organize and moderate community events, webinars, and discussion forums to facilitate valuable interactions

• Analyze community data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous growth

Community Consultant, Into (2024-11-01 - Present)

• Provide strategic consulting services to help clients establish and nurture their online communities

• Advise on best practices for community management, content creation, and member engagement

• Assist with the implementation and optimization of community-building tools and platforms

Previous Roles

Community and Marketing Manager, Growth Index (2023-09-01 - 2024-12-01)

• Managed the company's online community, driving member engagement and retention through targeted initiatives

• Collaborated with the marketing team to develop and execute integrated campaigns to promote the community and its activities

Community and Marketing Manager, ORESA: Executive Search & Growth Consultants (2023-09-01 - 2024-12-01)

• Responsible for building and maintaining a thriving community of executive-level professionals in the recruitment and growth consulting industry

• Planned and organized community events, webinars, and networking opportunities to facilitate meaningful connections among members

Conference Producer, Adwanted Group (2023-08-01 - 2023-11-01)

• Produced and managed industry-leading conferences, focusing on content curation, speaker engagement, and attendee experience

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Cambridge (2023)

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism, University of Delhi (2017)

Areas of Expertise

• Community management and engagement

• Social media strategy and content creation

• Event planning and execution

• Data analysis and performance optimization

• Stakeholder management and collaboration

• Client consultation and advisory services

Professional Impact

• Grew the Procurement Leaders community by 25% within the first year through strategic initiatives and member engagement

• Organized a series of successful virtual events that attracted over 1,000 attendees and received a 95% satisfaction rating

• Spearheaded the launch of a new online community platform for ORESA, resulting in a 40% increase in active participation

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in the community management field, contributing to industry publications and speaking at various conferences

Conclusion

With a proven track record in building and nurturing thriving communities, Akhil George is a highly sought-after community management professional. His expertise in driving engagement, leveraging data-driven insights, and delivering impactful community initiatives has positioned him as a valuable asset to organizations seeking to foster strong, collaborative communities. Akhil remains committed to continually expanding his knowledge and leading the evolution of community management practices to address the ever-changing needs of organizations and their stakeholders.