Key member of the Carlsberg India leadership team.  Developing and Executing strategies and managing corresponding budgets for Public affairs, Communications and Sustainability focusing on Indian business objectives in line with global Carlberg group strategies .  Public Affairs – Managing regulatory risks to ensure a favorable operating environment for production, marketing & selling of beer in India by influencing industry partnerships and Govt stakeholders Educate Government and other stakeholders on History and Heritage of Carlsberg, its operations and economic contribution to India.  Co-ordianting with the Brewery heads, Marketing, State heads, Supply Chain and other functions to understand their pain points and develop the annual roadmap to secure timely regulatory approvals and policy advocacy. Developing White papers with think tanks and Consultants for advocacy with Central and State Governments with objective of having favorable policies for Beer Industry   External Communications – Official Spokesperson for Carlsberg India ; Engagement with Communications Agency, Journalists and  other Influencers;  Enhance Corporate Reputation of Carlsberg using Print and Digital media by highlighting its History, Heritage and Global strengths  -          Category Building of Beer -          Policy Communications to support advocacy Sustainability – Protecting our business and defending our license to operate through Responsible Drinking partnerships & WASH related programs for local communities in India.  Supervising Responsible drinking projects – Underage drinking and Road safety project project ; Tie ups with NGOs and state governments ; Advocacy with governments based on WHO research papers positioning Beer as healthier and safer drink amongst other alcoholic beverages Regular Liaison with Danish Embassy and Indo Danish Chambers for Policy advocacy and representations to Government for protection and growth of Danish investments

Stakeholder mapping & Executive Engagement  - Arranging and co-ordinating meetings for Philip’s global and national Leadership team, Business heads and Subject matter experts with the Policy Makers, Senior Central and State Government officials, Regulators, Industry leadership etc.  Supporting Business Development by Unlocking opportunities using Government and Industry network focusing on Smart Cities, Manufacturing and Industry Ecosystem, Sustainability etc. Example – Leveraging  FICCI and CII manufacturing councils to create business contacts for business and enhancing Lighting opportunities by making it important Safety parameter.  Positioned Philips as a thought leader within Government agencies and external stakeholders focusing on Sustainability, Climate Change, Circular Economy Digital India, Smart Cities, Solar initiatives, etc Identifying key events and workshops for speaking and sponsorship opportunities.  Engaged with Policy makers, regulators, Embassies, International development agencies like UN and its various bodies (like UNDP, UN Global Compact, UNEP etc.) ADB, World Bank, World Economic Forum etc. Organised Roundtable in association with UN Global Compact and Niti Ayog for highlighting challenges faced in Smart Cities procurement  Engaged with World Economy Forum on Road Safety Initiative  Project manage the policy campaign against Illegal / Non standard LED lighting products.  Chairman – IWG Committee in ELCOMA responsible for policy, regulatory, legal, financial, taxation issues concerning the LED Lighting Industry. Seeking Tax and fiscal benefits for encouraging manufacturing, innovation and R&D in India Heading CSR Committee – Creating CSR Policy and governing structure Identifying and supervising projects and vendors based on themes of Rural Electrification through Solar ; Skilling and Entrepreneurship development; Support MFIs ; Energy Efficiency Workshops ; Sustainability

Responsible for Government relations and policy advocacy for all businesses of Samsung – Manufacturing, Smart phones and Tablets, Enterprise Business, IT products and Solutions, Consumer Durables, Electronics, Telecom Equipment, R&D centres, Health & Medical, Communications Agency etc. Contributing Closely to Communications and CSR for visibility within Government and Industry stakeholdersStrategy, Planning and Research. Influencing Public Policy and Regulatory FrameworkPositioning Samsung as Thought leader on Technology Policies within government, key regulators, Industry associations, Think tanks, NGOs and other stakeholders.Key Policy issues engaged on – Ease of Doing Business, Make in India, Digital India, Smart Cities, Financial Inclusion, E-governance, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Data Storage, Broadband and Communications policy, Internet of Things Policy, M2M policy, E-Text books,E-Commerce and Internet policies, Controlling counterfeits and Parallel imports and other IPR (Copyrights) related issues; Free Trade Agreements, Pre-budget recommendations to Ministry of Finance, WTO and other international trade policies, Telecom, IT and Electronics StandardsEngagements with Key Ministries – Senior level engagements at PMO, Min of Electronics and Communications (DEITY, DoT), Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Environment, DRI, BIS, Customs, etc . Engagements within key state governments. Engagements in Key Associations – National Executive member of FICCI, CII (Telecom, ICTE, Internet of Things and Broadband committees), FICCI – (Digital Economy Committee, ICT Committee) , ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, APCO - ITIC (US), TSDSI, Cellular Operators Association of India, Internet and Mobile Association of India, Telecom & IT Committees, Finance & Taxation Committees, WTO council in ASSOCHAM

Engaging and Representing IBM in various Ministries, Government departments and regulatory bodies, to understand the policy roadmap and identify opportunities and issues which may positively or adversely impact IBM's business in particular and the ICT industry in general. Policy issues worked on – Cloud adoption and cloud policies, Policy for Data centers, Manufacturing policy, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data Protection, Telecom Regulations, PMA, BIS Safety Testing, Network Security, Energy Efficiency and Green IT , tax incentives, E-waste, SEZ, STPI, Standards, Technology Adoption, Policies encouraging Broadband and Connectivity, CSR related issues , IPR Policy issues, WTO related market access issues, Bilateral treaties, Public Procurement Bill, DGS&D procurement issues, etc. Business Development - Supporting the IBM's Public Sector team in identifying business opportunities in different sectors and securing meetings with key officials.

Ensuring regulatory and reporting compliance's to Telecom licenses. Managing government affairs, public policy advocacy, corporate and regulatory affairs of the Enterprise and Carrier business of Vodafone - Internet Services, IPLC, MPLS, NPLC, IPVPN etc . Influencing public policy through various Industry associations and interactions with the various Government authorities. Regulatory Advisory on transactional and litigation issues

Responsible for providing Legal and Regulatory support to the Business, Obtaining Licenses and Clearances from the Government, Drafting and Vetting Contracts, Managing Legal and Regulatory Compliances, Developing Systems and processes for Regulatory Compliances, FIPB Approvals, Representing in Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce like ACTO (Association of Competitive Telecom Operators), ISPAI (Internet Service Providers Association of India), OSPAI (Other Service Providers Association of India) ASSOCHAM, FICCI, CII, Managing Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Policy Advocacy Work with Government officials at all levels, trade associations, industry partners, non-profit groups, and other allies. Advocate and lobby the policies for the interest of long distance carriers Procuring Licenses for the company and preparing system for compliances with the provisions of the Licenses.GENERAL SECRETARY AT ACTO (www.acto.in)

NIXI is is a non profit company promoted by the Ministry of Communications & IT, IIT and ISP Association of India. It is the sole Internet Exchange and .IN domain name Adminstration company in India and thus is a vital Telecom Infrastructure. It provides peering to the carriers and ISPs in India. Providing Legal, Regulatory and Policy support to the Chairman, CEO and other departments of the Company, Drafting, Negotiaing and vetting Contracts, Policy Documents, Membership Agreements, Vendor Agreements, policy structure, Co-ordination with other technical, legal & Commercial Advisors.

GIPI is the joint project of 2 international non profit organisations - INTERNEWS of Europe and CDT (Center for Democracy & Technology) of US. Internews works on Media rights issues and AIDS awareness. GIPI project had the objective to promote ICTs in developing countries through legal and Policy reforms. Liasoning with the Government departments, TRAI, Media, Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce regarding the legal & policy issues. Preparing submissions to the consultation papers of TRAI. International legal and regulatory research.Engage with Senior government officials, Media, Industry and other stakeholders to influence polices and regulations.

Managing Legal and regulatory issues, Drafting and vetting agreements and other legal documents, Drafting terms and conditions for various services of the company, Monitoring litagation, Co-ordiantion with external advocates and consultants, IPR management, preparing notes for management on various legal issues and regulatory issues. Designing system for statutory compliances, system for recovering dues from subscribers, Keeping track of changes in law affecting the company, Co-ordination with trade associations and the government bodies

Drafting and vetting contracts, managing legal issues, engaging and briefing advocates on behalf of the company, Legal research using the Internet, copyright and trade marks issues.