Vivek Surve
Vivek Surve (born 10 March 1990) is an Indian political strategist, entrepreneur, columnist and cultural curator. He is the founder of Oreo One Digital, a strategic communications and consulting firm specialising in political consulting, public relations, media planning and digital brand strategy. Surve is known for his work in political messaging and strategic communication in India.
Early life and education
Vivek Surve was born on 10 March 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He pursued a multidisciplinary academic background in management, law and business administration.
He holds the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
His academic background has contributed to his understanding of governance, political consulting and public communication.
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| Born | 10 March 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Political Strategist, Columnist |
Career
Journalism and early career
Surve began his professional career in journalism, working in investigative reporting and political analysis. His early media experience helped him develop insights into public discourse, media framing and political narratives.
Oreo One Digital
In 2017, Surve founded Oreo One Digital, a strategic communications and consulting firm headquartered in Mumbai. The firm focuses on political campaign strategy, public relations, digital communication and media management.
Under his leadership, the organisation has expanded internationally, establishing a presence in the United States and Canada. The firm has worked with political leaders, organisations and brands to provide strategic communication and campaign management services.
Political strategy
Surve has been involved in political consulting and advisory work across India. His work has included collaboration with Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and various political leaders.
His strategic expertise includes:
- Message development
- Voter outreach strategy
- Campaign planning
- Crisis communication
He is known for combining media intelligence with political strategy to influence public engagement and perception.
Literary and cultural contributions
Apart from political consulting, Surve has contributed to literary and cultural initiatives, particularly within Marathi literature. He has been involved in the ideation and title conceptualisation of several works, including:
- Bai – the autobiography of theatre and film director Vijaya Mehta
- Alagatti Galagatti – a literary work by journalist Ambarish Mishra
- Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar: An Eternal Flame – a coffee table book unveiled by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with a foreword by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
His work in this area focuses on documenting cultural narratives and highlighting influential personalities in Indian history and arts.
Column writing
Surve has served as a columnist for Loksatta, a Marathi-language daily newspaper published by the Indian Express Group. His weekly columns have addressed topics such as urban infrastructure, governance, public policy, cultural issues and literary commentary.
Through his writing, he has contributed to public discourse in Maharashtra on issues related to policy, society and culture.
Personal life
Surve was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is unmarried.
Known for
- Political communication and campaign strategy
- Founder of Oreo One Digital
- Contributions to Marathi literary and cultural projects
- Column writing on governance and public policy
External links
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viveksurve_001