Peel Appoints Sere Purushuttam as Director of Strategic Communications

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BRAMPTON, ON (Oct. 3, 2024)  – Peel Region is excited to announce the appointment of Sere Purushuttam as Director of Strategic Communications, effective October 15, 2024.

In this role, Sere will lead the communications team in delivering cost-effective, responsive services across Strategic Client Communications, Marketing and Digital Communications, Service Experience, and Service Peel, all in support of the organization.

With an impressive career in strategic communications, Sere brings expertise in developing and executing comprehensive strategies across digital, social, and traditional media platforms.

Sere's leadership will play a key role in aligning Peel Region's communications with our broader organizational strategy, vision, and goals, ensuring we continue to effectively engage and serve our diverse community. His strategic focus will strengthen collaboration across departments and foster deeper connections with residents.

Prior to joining Peel Region, Sere served as Director of Communications at Meta and held the role of Digital Communications Manager at Molson Coors. He holds an MBA from the Ted Rogers School of Management and a BBA from the University of Toronto.

"We are excited to welcome Sere to Peel Region. His leadership and expertise in strategic communications will strengthen our team and drive meaningful engagement with our community. Sere will lead his team toward our goal of increased transparency, accessibility, and responsiveness, ensuring that residents are better informed and more connected to the services and support Peel Region provides."

Davinder Valeri, CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services

Media contact

Kathleen Dueck 
Executive Communications Advisor 
Peel Region

About Peel Region

In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca

On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.