Vikash Sharan Email & Phone Number

Gurugram, Haryana, India

This was my immediate last assignment. I was associated with Private Equity business, financial management, business development, bringing in investment, derisking business, investment diligence, seeking new opportunities and connecting with MoF, MoFS, MoP, MNRE, MHA, Ministries of Water Resources and Commerce, Niti Ayog, RBI, IREDA, REC, SECI etc for issues pertaining to invetments, new projects, overseas investment, buying business, IPO, Sarfesi, FCRA matters etc. Oversaw and advised… Show more This was my immediate last assignment. I was associated with Private Equity business, financial management, business development, bringing in investment, derisking business, investment diligence, seeking new opportunities and connecting with MoF, MoFS, MoP, MNRE, MHA, Ministries of Water Resources and Commerce, Niti Ayog, RBI, IREDA, REC, SECI etc for issues pertaining to invetments, new projects, overseas investment, buying business, IPO, Sarfesi, FCRA matters etc. Oversaw and advised portfolio companies to remain compliant on ESG and regulatory framework. Was also operationally involved with some portfolio companies to re-engineer their business perocess for improved productivity.Also held board postions in some portfolio companies.During later part of my stint, I was more focussed on Eversource Capital and Green Growth Equity Fund. Eversource, as Fund Manager of GGEF, was a JV of British Petroleum and Everstone. DFID of UK Govt and IGF of Govt of India made substantial investment in this AIF. The main objective of the fund was decarbonisation of energy value chain with focus on Green Energy, Renewables, Energy Efficiency, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, E-mobility and E-transpotation etc. Creating operational platforms in these verticals - both greenfield and brownfield - and scaling up business to create more value for investors and stakeholders. Show less

Delhi, India

On joining as Head of Corporate Affairs, the first challenge was to change the prevailing negative perception about the Group in political and bureaucratic constituencies and seeking their goodwill & support. The second major hurdle impeding smooth business operation was regulatory and statutory issues which were struck up for one reason or other. The third bigger concern was raw material security and long term coal linkages. Most issues were addressed with reasonable amount of success through… Show more On joining as Head of Corporate Affairs, the first challenge was to change the prevailing negative perception about the Group in political and bureaucratic constituencies and seeking their goodwill & support. The second major hurdle impeding smooth business operation was regulatory and statutory issues which were struck up for one reason or other. The third bigger concern was raw material security and long term coal linkages. Most issues were addressed with reasonable amount of success through sustained engagement, advocacy, appropriate communication, networking, relationship management and leveraging personal acquaintances.Among Vedanta's diverse portfolio, I was asked to focus on mosr distressed verticals of Aluminium, Mining and Power which faced enormous difficulties in multiple area and included Vedanta Aluminium Ltd ( Orissa ), Bharat Aluminium Company ( Chattisgarh ), Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery ( Orissa ), Sterlite Energy Ltd ( Orissa ) and Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd ( Punjab ). Worked closely on our issues withPMO, Ministries of Finance, Mines, Power, Coal, Commerce and Industry, Steel, MoE&F, PMG ( Cabinet Secretariat ), DIPP, CEA, CERC, DGFT, CCI etc.Was actively associated with industry chambers like FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, APP etc and tried to leverage these platforms for appropriate policy interventions.Securing coal linkage for IPPs of SEL and CPPs of Vedanta Aluminum Ltd, Mining Lease for BALCO, Korba, resolving issues at Sterlite Copper Tuticorin wih TN Govt and restructuring/ amalgamation of subsidiary companies of Vedanta Resources in Sesa Sterlite with MoC agreeing to transfer of fuel linkage etc to new entity were high point of my association with Vedanta Group. Show less

Delhi, India

My profile at POSCO India entailedHead and Chief Representative of POSCO in Delhi entrusted with representing the company at all governmental, corporate, legal, financial and social fora. Business Development, Strategy formulation and seeking expanded business opportunities in India for POSCO, leadership of Orissa Project - overseeing overall progression of the project and taking appropriate actions. Creating positive opinion for POSCO’s investment at national level. Co-ordination with… Show more My profile at POSCO India entailedHead and Chief Representative of POSCO in Delhi entrusted with representing the company at all governmental, corporate, legal, financial and social fora. Business Development, Strategy formulation and seeking expanded business opportunities in India for POSCO, leadership of Orissa Project - overseeing overall progression of the project and taking appropriate actions. Creating positive opinion for POSCO’s investment at national level. Co-ordination with Prime Minister’s Office, Ministries of Finance, Steel, Mines, Coal, Transport, Commerce and Industry, Environment and Forest, Shipping & Transport, Railways, External Affairs, IPP, Planning Commission etc. Maintaining good relationship with key political leaders, senior officials, thought leaders etc. Was directly responsible and highly successful in pursuing various proposals like PL, Mining Lease, CRZ and Environmental Clearance, Forest Diversion Clearance, associated legal issues to Central Govt and other agencies and expediting their early approval/clearance. Handling legal issues in Supreme Court, NGT, Mining Tribunal, connecting with law firms and presenting our cases to EAC, FAC and CEC. Initiated actions pertaining to Joint Ventures, Strategic Alliances and partnership with major steel companies, including SAIL, Tata Steel, Essar Steel, JSW in areas like marketing, exchange programs, collaboration in developing joint projects & related infrastructure in India and abroad. As also with mining companies like NMDC, OMC etc. for back up of raw material security. Worked closely with Consultants like Dastur Co, TISS, RITES, DHI, NIO, E & Y, besides associating with industrial bodies like FICCI, IIM, ASSOCHAM, CII etc. Structured engagement with media and senior editors- regular interaction, media briefings and interviews. Show less

Delhi, India

North Delhi Power Limited is a subsidiary of Tata Power which took over distribution of electricity in Delhi following privatization of power and dissolution of erstwhile Delhi Vidyut Board. As one of the initial member of the company, I made significant contribution in establishing the power distribution business during its nascent days and charting the company on a trajectory of growth and profitability. I directly oversaw the complete creation of infrastructure, communication, change… Show more North Delhi Power Limited is a subsidiary of Tata Power which took over distribution of electricity in Delhi following privatization of power and dissolution of erstwhile Delhi Vidyut Board. As one of the initial member of the company, I made significant contribution in establishing the power distribution business during its nascent days and charting the company on a trajectory of growth and profitability. I directly oversaw the complete creation of infrastructure, communication, change management, recruitment, manpower positioning, HR systems, processes and evolving policies, regulatory issues, revenue management, technology induction, Consumer facilitations along-with co-ordination with the state and central governments including amendments to Electricity Act 2003.The following departments were working under my direct charge:• General Administration, Procurement and Corporate Affairs• Infrastructure, Revenue Management and Consumer Facilitations• Project Monitoring, Regulatory Issues• Govt Relations, Governance, Public Grievance Redressal• Enforcement Coordination and Electricity Act• Community Relations, Stakeholder management Show less

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Special Protection Group is an elite outfit comprising of senior police officials, designated with the task of ensuring fail-proof security to the Prime Minister and some former Prime Ministers. Each officer is handpicked from their home cadre, basis superior performance trackrecord, unmatched credentials, mental agility, diligence and ability to work under stressful conditions in this zero error organization.• During my decade long tenure at SPG, I was instrumental in • Planning… Show more Special Protection Group is an elite outfit comprising of senior police officials, designated with the task of ensuring fail-proof security to the Prime Minister and some former Prime Ministers. Each officer is handpicked from their home cadre, basis superior performance trackrecord, unmatched credentials, mental agility, diligence and ability to work under stressful conditions in this zero error organization.• During my decade long tenure at SPG, I was instrumental in • Planning and deploying fail proof security arrangements for Prime Minister at his residence, office, functions in Delhi and domestic tours and his visits to numerous foreign countries including multilateral meets.• Security arrangements for ex-PMs and other SPG Protectees during tours within the country and abroad• Advance liaison and coordination with host Foreign Govts., Indian Missions abroad and various international agencies• Coordination with various Central Ministries, State Govts, Cabinet Secretariat and CPOs• Interaction with foreign security organizations for sharing best practices in VVIP security management• Training with foreign agencies and evolving new security systems for domestic deployment• Personnel Management, Recruitment, Inductions, foreign trainings, award, medals etc• General Administration and logistics management including construction of new SPG campus at DwarkaOn completion of my tenure, I voluntarily took pre-mature separation from the Government and moved to private sector for professional diversification and growth.Having joined as Probationer at Internal Security Academy, Mount Abu in December 1976. I have served at various positions in different parts of the country performing police, law and order, counter insurgency, investigation, office administration and coordination duties at functional, supervisory and leadership positions in CRPF, Ministry of Home Affairs and PMO. Was also member of project team for modernization of Indian Police. Show less