Experience

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  KELIX bio

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Group Risk & Compliance Director

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

  • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Chief Compliance Officer

    • Sep 2016 - Jul 2021
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    1. Driving Compliance across the organization at a global level thereby protecting company from any financial and reputational risks arising out of non-compliance and ensuring a culture of compliance and ethics in the organization;2. Working with regional compliance officers across US, EU, Russia & CIS, Lat Am, India and other geographies on key compliance issues, third parties and other key stakeholders; training and sensitization on internal code of conduct and key compliance policies;3. Working with stakeholders in rolling out complete checklists of all statutory and regulatory compliances across 26 geographies and mapping them on compliance tool and helping organization develop automated process for the same;4. Helping the global compliance team in conducting comprehensive compliance risk assessment, reviewing and testing the internal controls including the code of conduct and other compliance policies and procedures, conducting third party due diligence and certifications thereby ensuring robust compliance program;5. Driving Global Data Privacy Project including EU GDPR across organization- roll out of global data privacy framework and local policies; setting up of Global Data Privacy Office; Gap assessment across organization and working on comprehensive implementation of privacy impact assessment;6. Ensuring effective whistle blower mechanism in the organization by timely and appropriate closure of compliance investigations and promoting a culture of ‘speak up’ and ensuring whistle blower protection and non-retaliation. Putting in place appropriate counter fraud practices for timely and effective prevention of frauds in the organization;7. Working closely with Audit Committee and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors for effective and independent monitoring/oversight of compliance programs in the organization;

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  STEM Minerals Resources

  • Hyderabad Area, India

  • Chief Operating Officer(Legal & Compliance, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs)

    • Jan 2013 - Jun 2016
    • Hyderabad Area, India

    1. Launched mining operations in two iron ore mines of Jharkhand;2. Worked closely with a team of highly trained professionals in developing and implementing strategic plans, management policies, strategies and systems;3. Overseeing and supervising employees engaged in mining and other ancillary activities and providing them with strong and responsive leadership;4. Interfacing with senior government officials, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements;5. Engaging local stakeholders, village representatives, district officials and voluntary organizations to develop a sustainable model for community development and participation;6. Investing substantial part of the initial revenue in community development- schools, multi-specialty hospital, skill development centre, security academy, cooperative farming centre etc thereby engaging and integrating the local community in the sustainable model of mining;

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  Mylan Laboratories Limited

  • Hyderabad Area, India

  • AVP ( Head Compliance & Legal)

    • Dec 2010 - Jan 2013
    • Hyderabad Area, India

    1. Advising on regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance with national and international legal requirements;2. Developing and reviewing contractual agreements and working closely with global legal division; 3. Driving compliance standards across the organization to promote ethical and responsible decision making;4. Working closely with Chief Compliance Officer and global compliance team in imparting appropriate training on code of business conduct and ethics and various other compliance related issues and rules and regulations of the organization.

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  Telenor

  • Head(Compliance & Risk Management)

    • Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

    1. Assisted in successful launching of Uninor operations in Bihar and Jharkhand and building a resilient compliance structure in the organization;2. Putting in place an effective reporting, monitoring and governing mechanism;3. Providing a structured approach to monitor risks, taking corrective action and ensuring continuous improvement;4. Interfacing with government and external regulators to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

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  CISF, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

  • Legal and Compliance Officer

    • Jun 1999 - Oct 2009

    1. Supervising and monitoring litigation in various High Courts and Supreme Court of India;2. Working closely with external counsels in defending Government of India in various Writ Petitions;3. Interacting and networking with regulators, officials in Ministry of Law & Justice, highly experienced compliance professionals in various department of the government on various compliance issues;4. Handling of complex regulatoryaffairs and internal investigation;5. Initiating disciplinary proceedings, framing of charge sheet and closing of departmental inquiries in accordance with rules and regulations.