R Venkatesh (Venkat)

CEO

Delhi, India28 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

28 years of experience in Corporate Affairs and Government Relations.
Expert in policy advocacy across diverse sectors.
Strong networking and negotiation skills with stakeholders.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in Government Affairs and Corporate Policy within the Fintech and Regulatory sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Public PolicyGovernment RelationsCorporate AffairsGovernment Affairs

Other Skills

Business AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyCommunicationEconomicsExternal RelationshipsMarket ResearchNegotiationNetworkingPublic AffairsStakeholder EngagementStrategic PlanningVendor Management

About

Over 28 years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs; Policy Advocacy; Industry & Economic Research across diverse sectors having significant Govt and regulatory intervention and challenges. Skill sets: Excellent understanding of the government and public administration set-up and functioning; Strategic thinking and approach towards Corporate Affairs; Experience across a range of diverse industry sectors, including complex ones such as alcobev, tobacco and in emerging tech e.g. cryptos, Web3; Ability to build strong relationships and credible allies; Result oriented; Strong networking skills and negotiating techniques; Deep understanding of inter-linkages between business and the Govt, Policy and Regulatory environment; Excellent comms skills; High personal ethics and integrity; Persevering and tenacious.

Experience

Coinswitch

Senior Vice President & Head - Public Policy

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Driving policy and regulation in the crypto asset and blockchain ecosystem, which is a win-win for all stakeholders, and helps India take a lead in this exciting domain.

CommunicationGovernment RelationsStakeholder EngagementExternal RelationshipsCorporate AffairsPublic Policy+2

Makemytrip

Senior Vice President and Head - Corporate Affairs

Aug 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hybrid

Leading the Corporate and Government Affairs function for MakeMyTrip India.

CommunicationStakeholder EngagementCorporate AffairsGovernment Relations

Xylem

Consultant - Government Relations, Xylem India

Feb 2020 – May 2020 · 3 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

Strategic Govt Affairs and engagement/relationship advice to build networks, support business development and enhance credibility and reputation amongst the critical external stakeholders landscape.

CommunicationStakeholder EngagementGovernment Relations

Philip morris international

Director and Head (India) - Corporate (External) Affairs

Nov 2015 – Nov 2019 · 4 yrs · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Provide strategic and high level government affairs advice. Establishing and strengthening professional relationships with key external stakeholders across government, regulatory bodies, policy makers and influencers, industry associations etc.

CommunicationStakeholder EngagementNegotiationCorporate AffairsGovernment Relations