Dhanendra Kumar
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Mr. Dhanendra Kumar , IAS (Retd.) as the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) pioneered the enforcement priorities for CCI and CCI delivered some landmark decisions during his period . While appearing as a competition law practitioner before him I found him to be sharp and focused in understanding the issues raised. He is an excellent orator and has a deep understanding on competition law .His role in advocating for the early enforcement of the merger control provisions will be remembered for long in the Industry. His efforts in redrafting the National Competition Policy for India , which is still to be formally adopted by the Government , has also been appreciated . In short, He is a fierce friend of competition in India having now entered in the practice, I wish him all the success in his new avtaar although I would have loved to see him heading some Training establishment for young and budding competition lawyers ,which India needs now..
MM SHARMA
Mr. Dhanendra Kumar , IAS (Retd.) as the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) pioneered the enforcement priorities for CCI and CCI delivered some landmark decisions during his period . While appearing as a competition law practitioner before him I found him to be sharp and focused in understanding the issues raised. He is an excellent orator and has a deep understanding on competition law .His role in advocating for the early enforcement of the merger control provisions will be remembered for long in the Industry. His efforts in redrafting the National Competition Policy for India , which is still to be formally adopted by the Government , has also been appreciated . In short, He is a fierce friend of competition in India having now entered in the practice, I wish him all the success in his new avtaar although I would have loved to see him heading some Training establishment for young and budding competition lawyers ,which India needs now..
MM SHARMA
Mr. Dhanendra Kumar , IAS (Retd.) as the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) pioneered the enforcement priorities for CCI and CCI delivered some landmark decisions during his period . While appearing as a competition law practitioner before him I found him to be sharp and focused in understanding the issues raised. He is an excellent orator and has a deep understanding on competition law .His role in advocating for the early enforcement of the merger control provisions will be remembered for long in the Industry. His efforts in redrafting the National Competition Policy for India , which is still to be formally adopted by the Government , has also been appreciated . In short, He is a fierce friend of competition in India having now entered in the practice, I wish him all the success in his new avtaar although I would have loved to see him heading some Training establishment for young and budding competition lawyers ,which India needs now..
MM SHARMA
Mr. Dhanendra Kumar , IAS (Retd.) as the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) pioneered the enforcement priorities for CCI and CCI delivered some landmark decisions during his period . While appearing as a competition law practitioner before him I found him to be sharp and focused in understanding the issues raised. He is an excellent orator and has a deep understanding on competition law .His role in advocating for the early enforcement of the merger control provisions will be remembered for long in the Industry. His efforts in redrafting the National Competition Policy for India , which is still to be formally adopted by the Government , has also been appreciated . In short, He is a fierce friend of competition in India having now entered in the practice, I wish him all the success in his new avtaar although I would have loved to see him heading some Training establishment for young and budding competition lawyers ,which India needs now..
Experience
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Competition Advisory Services (India) LLP
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India
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman
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Jun 2011 - Present
To provide expert consultancy in competition law and market entry in India To provide expert consultancy in competition law and market entry in India
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Committee on National Competition Policy
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New Delhi Area, India
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Chairman
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Jun 2011 - Present
To head a Committee of experts, to formulate a draft for the National Competition Policy of India, and to suggest amendments in the Competition Law. To head a Committee of experts, to formulate a draft for the National Competition Policy of India, and to suggest amendments in the Competition Law.
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Competiton Commission of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Chairman
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Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Played a key role in establishing the Commission and starting enforcement, framing regulations, systems and procedures, recruitment of staff and capacity building. This was a unique experience, in the critical formative years of the country’s top market regulator, during which period there were ample opportunities to intensively interact with global competition agencies. Competition Commission of India (CCI) was acclaimed as the fastest-to-come up world-class competition regulator. Active participation in Global Competition meets of ICN, OECD, UNCTAD, ABA, and other forums, and guest lecture opportunities in Universities, Institutes and global forums on Competition related matters.
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The World Bank
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan
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Nov 2005 - Jan 2009
Represented India, Srilanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan at the World Bank Board of Directors. Designated as a prominent member of a few Board Committees, including Development Effectiveness, and Ethics, and Vice Chairman of Committee of Governance and Administrative matters. Also represented South Asia on GEF- Global Environment Facility. Represented India, Srilanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan at the World Bank Board of Directors. Designated as a prominent member of a few Board Committees, including Development Effectiveness, and Ethics, and Vice Chairman of Committee of Governance and Administrative matters. Also represented South Asia on GEF- Global Environment Facility.
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Ministry of Defence, Government of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Secretary to Government of India
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Aug 2005 - Oct 2005
To steer defence industry's preparedness for Country's defence, to help the state owned enterprises in defence sector and to formulate policies to sharpen defence industry's edge to meet the needs of defence forces. To steer defence industry's preparedness for Country's defence, to help the state owned enterprises in defence sector and to formulate policies to sharpen defence industry's edge to meet the needs of defence forces.
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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Secretary to Government of India
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Jul 2004 - Jul 2005
Major responsibilities included shaping country’s policies in several areas, and undertaking a large number of development initiatives and implementing them, for which there were accolades on multiple occasions. In Roads and Highways, pleased a key role in pushing the country’s National Highways Development Program, and accelerated road-construction in the North-Eastern regions of India and J&K. Major responsibilities included shaping country’s policies in several areas, and undertaking a large number of development initiatives and implementing them, for which there were accolades on multiple occasions. In Roads and Highways, pleased a key role in pushing the country’s National Highways Development Program, and accelerated road-construction in the North-Eastern regions of India and J&K.
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Ministry of Culture, Government of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Secretary to Government of India
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Oct 2002 - Jun 2004
To prepare and execute policies and programs for preserving country's rich cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, and conserve ancient heritage monuments across the country. Also to assist art galleries, museums and libraries. To prepare and execute policies and programs for preserving country's rich cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, and conserve ancient heritage monuments across the country. Also to assist art galleries, museums and libraries.
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REC Limited
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India
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Financial Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Chairman and Managing Director
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May 2002 - Oct 2002
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Ministry of Communications, Government of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Additional Secretary to Government of India
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Sep 1998 - May 2002
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Financial Commissioner
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May 1996 - Sep 1998
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Principal Secy to Chief Minister and Chairman HSIDC
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Jun 1991 - May 1996
Played a key role in promoting industrialization in Haryana and establishment of industrial parks like Udyog Vihar and Manesar. Chaired a number of Public Sector and Joint-sector Companies in different areas.
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Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Joint Secretary
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May 1991 - May 1991
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Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC)
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Chandigarh Area, India
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Managing Director
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Aug 1988 - May 1991
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Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
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New Delhi Area, India
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Joint Secretary to Government of India
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May 1986 - Jul 1988
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Indian Investment Centre
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London, United Kingdom
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Resident Director
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Jan 1983 - May 1986
Assisted investments into India from UK and Europe, and facilitated JVs and technological arrangements between the companies on both sides. This was the period when liberalization in India had just begun, and the outcomes of these efforts paid rich dividends to both sides. Assisted investments into India from UK and Europe, and facilitated JVs and technological arrangements between the companies on both sides. This was the period when liberalization in India had just begun, and the outcomes of these efforts paid rich dividends to both sides.
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Director of Industries
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Aug 1979 - Jan 1983
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Registrar of Cooperative Societies
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Jun 1978 - Jul 1979
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Deputy Secretary (Irrigation and Power)
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Jul 1977 - Jun 1978
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Deputy Commissioner, District of Karnal
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Oct 1976 - Jul 1977
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Deputy Commissioner, District Of Jind
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Nov 1975 - Oct 1976
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Labour Commissioner
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Aug 1973 - Oct 1975
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Assistant Commissioner (Ambala) / Sub Divisional Officer–Civil (Hansi) / Additional Deputy Commissio
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Apr 1969 - Aug 1973
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MAHARAJ SINGH COLLEGE
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Saharanpur Area, India
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Lecturer in Physics
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Jul 1965 - Jun 1968
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Education
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1963 - 1965
University of Allahabad
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Physics -
1961 - 1963
University of Allahabad
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics -
1959 - 1961
BOARD OF EDUCATION, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Intermediate, Physics Chemistry Maths -
1957 - 1959
BOARD OF EDUCATION, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
High School, Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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