Job Description

The Lead -Sanand Government Affairs will have an additional responsibility of coordinating with International
Government Affairs team located at Washington DC related to International Trade, Incentives, Regulations and
Advocacy related issues. Position has the responsibility to evaluate and influence government policies and
programs that will be supportive of the Company in pursuing its growth strategies in India. This will include
providing government interface support to business development opportunities related to Finance, taxation,
marketing and sales, external affairs and commercial activities as deemed strategic by the company. In addition,
this position is expected to deepen the relationship with Trade Bodies in India in coordination with local
Government Affairs and Washington DC colleagues.


Background Requirements:

• Should have at least 10-12 years of appropriate government affairs experience, focused on managing

complex subject matter.

• Exposure or experience in dealing with Ministers in the Central and State government and rapport with

senior bureaucrats and other officials, special focus on Gujarat

• A demonstrated record of managing and leading an effective government affairs function including

exemplary skills at working on multiple projects with teams

• Relevant exposure and experience in working with MNCs, preferably in manufacturing sector
• Ideally, candidate should have a strong track record of developing strategies and achieved visible results
• Candidate should be a Postgraduate from a reputed University / Institution. Advanced degree or the

equivalent in business, government and public policy or related area is preferred.

• Require that the person has strong and mature judgment and able to quickly win the trust of other

people


Key role /responsibility is to lead the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Government inter-face in Federal Government and
State Governments, special focus on Gujarat State.

• Strengthen the Company\xe2\x80\x99s relationship with key government policy makers and targeted influencers at

the Central Government offices and State Government levels of Gujarat

• Develop and assist to execute advocacy plan that targets key issues and government challenges for the

business in alignment with the Senior Management

• Provide feedback on Federal and State level policy development and its implications to the GA Country

Director and Senior Management in India and to Washington DC team and influence the decisions
impacting the company business.

• Work with trade and industry associations, consulates and other bodies, to drive company business

interests.

• Work closely with other departments \xe2\x80\x93 Legal, Taxation, Finance, Manufacturing, Communication and

other functions \xe2\x80\x93 to provide professional counseling and to resolve government related issues.

• Strategically inform about company\xe2\x80\x99s achievements / progress and communicate effectively to key

opinion and government leaders at the Federal level and State level

• In coordination with Communication, develop a strategy for and subsequently oversee the execution of

local community development programs under corporate social responsibility activities.