Sumeet Singh — CEO
I am a seasoned legal and strategic affairs professional with over 16 years of experience across fintech, banking, venture capital, and regulatory policy. As the Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer at BharatPe, I lead a dynamic team of 20+ professionals driving the legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance frameworks across the BharatPe group. I work closely with shareholders, CEO, Founder, and Board members to shape and execute the group’s strategic, transactional, and governance agenda — including M&A, fundraising, regulatory interactions, and corporate structuring. I currently serve as a Director on the Board of Unity Small Finance Bank, where I contribute to regulatory oversight and strategic decision-making. Previously, I was a Board Member at BharatPe, playing an active role in its growth journey and institutional governance. Recognized by Forbes India, IBLJ, Business World Legal, and Law Ninjas among India’s leading General Counsels, I remain passionate about enabling financial innovation, responsible governance, and inclusive fintech ecosystems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned legal expert in Fintech and Corporate Governance.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 15 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Legal Advisory
- Corporate Law
- Corporate Governance
Career Highlights
- Over 16 years in legal and strategic affairs.
- Led legal frameworks at BharatPe with a team of 20+.
- Recognized among India's leading General Counsels.
Work Experience
BharatPe
Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer (8 mos)
Board Member (2 yrs 4 mos)
General Counsel & Head- Corporate Affairs (4 yrs 5 mos)
Unity Small Finance Bank
Non Executive Director (1 yr)
Zillion
Board Member (4 yrs 9 mos)
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Partner (1 yr 10 mos)
Principal Associate (3 yrs)
Senior Associate (1 yr 5 mos)
Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co
Associate (8 mos)
AZB & Partners
Associate (1 yr 4 mos)
DSK Legal
Associate (1 yr 6 mos)
Aditya Birla Group
Corporate Legal Cell (11 mos)
Education
BBALL.B at Symbiosis Law School
XIIth at Delhi Public School,Bokaro Steel City
Xth at St.Xavier's School,Hazaribagh