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INDIA
Takanori
Planting Seeds of
Sustainable Agriscience
Building a Culture
of Compliance:
How Businesses
Safeguard
Their Reputation
The Most Impactful
CCOs
Redeﬁning
Leadership
in
Business
2025
Takanori Baba
Chief Compliance Ofﬁcer,
Bharat Certis Agriscience Ltd
Ensuring Ethical
Operations:
Leadership at the
Crossroads of
Law and
Business

Great leaders are not always
in the spotlight; they are
often the ones making sure
the lights stay on.

Editor's
Perspective
eadership is often deﬁned not by
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titles but by the choices that
shape the integrity and direction
of an organization. Those who take on
the responsibility of guiding businesses
through complex regulations and ethical
challenges hold a unique position of
inﬂuence. Their work goes beyond
policies and procedures. It touches the
very culture of their organizations,
setting standards that resonate across
teams, stakeholders, and communities.
This edition celebrates the most
impactful Chief Compliance Oﬃcers of
2025. It highlights leaders whose
commitment to ethics, governance, and
transparency has transformed the way
businesses operate. Through insightful
proﬁles, interviews, and case studies, we
showcase individuals who combine strategic
foresight with unwavering dedication to
integrity. This edition is a tribute to their
ability to lead with both responsibility and
vision.
Our motivation behind this feature is to
inspire current and future leaders to
recognize the signiﬁcance of compliance and
ethical governance. The role these executives
play goes far beyond risk management. They
inﬂuence decision-making at the highest
levels, foster trust among employees and
stakeholders, and ensure that businesses
uphold principles that create long-term
value. By sharing their journeys, challenges,
and achievements, we aim to demonstrate
that leadership grounded in integrity is both
powerful and necessary.
Looking ahead, the importance of ethical
leadership will only continue to grow. As
organizations navigate increasingly complex
regulations and societal expectations, these
leaders will remain critical to sustainable
success. Their ability to balance business
objectives with ethical considerations will
shape the future of corporate governance.
This edition invites readers to reﬂect, learn,
and embrace the principles that make
leadership both responsible and
transformative.
Abhishek Roy
- Managing Editor
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Building a Culture
of Compliance
How Businesses Safeguard
Their Reputation
Esha Chakravarty
Leading Legal and
Compliance Excellence
at Cloud4C
Sanket Dawda
Guarding Growth
with Integrity
Vipul Doshi
Championing Quality,
Compliance, and Innovation
at Zydus Lifesciences
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Sustainable Agriscience
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Leadership at the Crossroads
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Takanori
Planting Seeds of
Sustainable Agriscience
For me, governance is not about
control. It is about creating a
framework that empowers
people to act with conﬁdence
while safeguarding the trust we
are built on.
Takanori Baba
Chief Compliance Ofﬁcer,
Bharat Certis Agriscience Ltd
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armers are the stewards of the
land, facing challenges that shift
with the seasons and pressures
that grow with every harvest. Protecting
crops from pests, diseases, and
unpredictable weather is no longer a
simple task. Today's agriculture demands
solutions that are precise, eﬀective, and
reliable, ensuring that every seed sown
has the chance to ﬂourish. Proﬁtability
and sustainability walk hand in hand, and
the success of a farmer depends on tools
and knowledge that empower them to
safeguard their ﬁelds while making the
most of every opportunity.
At the forefront of supporting these
farmers is Takanori Baba, Chief
Strategy Oﬃcer and Chief Compliance
Oﬃcer, and Bharat Certis Agriscience
(BCA). With a legacy rooted in global
expertise and a deep understanding of
local realities, BCA stands out by
blending innovative crop protection
solutions with cutting-edge technology
and farmer-centered initiatives.
Governance as a Framework for Trust
Takanori reﬂects that his approach to
strategy and governance was formed
through experiences at the crossroads of
cultures and business environments.
Throughout his career at Mitsui＆
Co.,Ltd, he grew from being one member
of a team to taking on leadership roles in
trading operations covering North
America, Europe, and Asia. Building
trust with colleagues from diverse
backgrounds while expanding the trading
business was not easy, but it became one
of his greatest strengths. He recalls being
deeply involved in global business
investments, including due diligence for
the acquisition of BIL, then BCA.
Through it all, he learned that eﬀective
leadership requires both the ability to see
the big strategic picture and the
discipline to remain close to realities on
the ground. After two and a half years at
BCA, Takanori has come to appreciate
the challenge of balancing Japanese
precision with Indian dynamism. For
him, governance is not about control but
about creating a framework that
empowers execution while safeguarding
the trust the company is built on.
The Long Way to Lasting Results
Takanori emphasizes that strategy means
nothing if it does not reach the people on
the ground. A high-level vision is
necessary, but unless it is translated into
actions employees can understand and
carry out in their daily work, it remains
only words. He believes the real test is
whether each person knows their role and
follows through. Success, he notes,
comes step by step, supported by a
culture where colleagues help one
another. To embed this, Takanori often
visits the ﬁeld himself, listens directly to
employees, and even rolls up his sleeves
to demonstrate how things can be done.
He sees this as the most reliable way to
connect vision with execution. In his
view, leadership by example inspires
people to follow, and over time, those
behaviours become part of the culture. It
may appear to be the long way forward,
but for Takanori it is the surest path to
lasting results.
Zero Tolerance as a Growth Engine
For Takanori, compliance is not a
limitation but a driving force that
strengthens corporate value. He views
the principle of Zero Tolerance not as an
expense but as an essential investment
for sustainable growth. By embedding
compliance across the organization, BCA
creates an environment of safety and
pride that attracts top talent. Once on
board, these employees accelerate the
company's growth, fuelling a cycle of
trust, motivation, and performance. In
India's diverse and complex business
environment, where what is considered
the "right way" can easily become
ambiguous, Takanori believes
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transparency and clear rules directly
build trust with partners, communities,
and employees. To him, compliance is
a system that protects employees and
enhances the value of their work. He
compares building such a culture to
human growth: it takes time and
patience, but the reward is a brand that
endures, supported by employees who
embody its values. His guiding
principle is Think Global, Act Local.
By upholding Zero Tolerance, BCA
aligns with global standards while
addressing India's unique realities,
ultimately strengthening the brand,
protecting its people, and driving long-
term success.
A Framework of Trust
Takanori recalls his time in London,
where he worked on the integration of
the previously independent operations
of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and
Russia or CIS into a single framework.
The work required balancing respect
for local laws and regulations with the
creation of overarching priorities.
Resources were reallocated, the
organizational footprint was reviewed,
and performance evaluation standards
were aligned. What stayed with him
most were the countless discussions he
shared with colleagues from across the
region, many of whom were older and
more experienced. These exchanges
often transcended hierarchy and
position, allowing him to broaden his
perspective. For Takanori, the vastness
of the EMEA region made it
impossible to understand from a single
viewpoint, and it was only through the
insights and support of many that he
was able to succeed. He emphasizes
that principles such as transparency,
accountability, and fairness are
universal, but their application varies
from country to country. His London
experience taught him that eﬀective
governance requires anchoring
decisions in unchanging principles
cross-border investments is rooted in a
discipline of making risks visible and
organizing them systematically. While
uncertainty can never be fully
eliminated, separating the risks that can
be reasonably predicted from those that
cannot makes it possible to know
where structured, proactive measures
are required and where ﬂexibility must
prevail. At the same time, he
emphasizes that capturing growth
opportunities requires more than
simply playing defence. He advocates
for what he calls experimental
investments: beginning with small
steps, testing outcomes, and scaling
once the right formula has been found.
By promoting this step-by-step
approach, Takanori believes
organizations can ﬁnd the right balance
between defence and oﬀense, even in
the most volatile markets.
A Vision for Sustainable
Agribusiness
Takanori identiﬁes three major trends
that he believes are reshaping the crop
protection and agribusiness sectors.
The ﬁrst is regulation and
sustainability. Around the world,
restrictions on chemical pesticides are
tightening, and there is a clear
movement toward products with lower
environmental impact. At BCertisA,
being part of the Mitsui global network
provides a unique advantage. The
company is expanding its portfolio
with competitive products from
Japanese manufacturers while also
introducing new in-house formulations
based on group intellectual property.
The goal is to build a line-up that
places sustainability at the core.
The second trend he highlights is
agricultural innovation, or AgriTech.
At the heart of transformation is
productivity, and advances in precision
farming are now spreading through
sensing technologies, data analytics,
while adapting their implementation to
local realities. This balance continues
to shape his work in India today, where
multiple cultures and values converge.
Pioneering the AdBlue Supply Chain
Takanori reﬂects on one of the most
challenging and memorable projects of
his career: building the world's ﬁrst
supply chain for AdBlue in Japan. He
joined the project about eighteen
months before October 2004, when
the country was about to welcome its
ﬁrst heavy-duty trucks equipped with
urea SCR systems. The challenge was
that no market yet existed. Simulations
could be run using registration data
from conventional trucks, and forecasts
could be made about consumption, but
uncertainty remained about whether
customers would embrace the new
technology. To make progress, a
remarkably diverse set of stakeholders
had to be brought together, including
truck manufacturers, AdBlue suppliers,
logistics providers, fuel distributors
who could serve as sales agents, and
regulatory authorities. Each had its
own priorities and concerns, and there
was no roadmap to follow. In this
environment of uncertainty, Takanori
realized that the only way to gain
momentum was to shift the focus away
from short-term proﬁt and toward
long-term purpose, the social value of
reducing environmental impact. That
message resonated and gradually
secured commitment and cooperation,
laying the foundation for an entirely
new market. For Takanori, the lesson
was clear: leadership is not about
entering the room with all the answers.
It is about building trust, inspiring
belief in a shared purpose, and co-
creating the path forward even when
none exists.
From Small Steps to Giant Leaps
Takanori's approach to global trade and
Trust cannot be
commanded by
titles or systems. It
must be earned
every day through
transparency,
fairness, and
consistency.
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and drone-based solutions. Takanori
explains that BCA is leaning into these
developments by actively bringing in
new technologies that can deliver
direct beneﬁts to farmers.
The third trend is what he calls the
farmer-driven supply chain. Although
BCA is not directly involved in
handling produce, the proper use and
quality of crop protection products are
closely tied to food safety and
traceability. This makes the topic
highly relevant. Through the Bharat
Certis Kisan App, the company is
strengthening connections with
farmers, running pilot loyalty
programs, and preparing to use big
data to optimize supply chains, reﬁne
product development, and elevate
marketing. For Takanori, redesigning
the supply chain from the farmer's
perspective and creating demand
starting at the farmer level will be
essential for future growth. By
pursuing regulation, technology, and
the farmer's perspective, he believes
the company can turn change into
opportunity and build a truly
sustainable agribusiness model.
The Balance of Growth and
Governance
In his dual roles as Chief Strategy
Oﬃcer and Chief Compliance Oﬃcer,
Takanori emphasizes the need to
balance aggressive business expansion
with strong governance. He frames this
balance around two pillars: systems
that provide structure and a culture
rooted in trust. For him, compliance is
not simply about following rules but
about building trust across the
organization. He encourages open
communication and regular training so
that compliance becomes part of the
daily way of working.
At the same time, he stresses that
growth requires people to feel safe
taking risks. Takanori aims to create a
culture where employees are
encouraged to start small, test, and
learn, where mistakes are not punished
but seen as opportunities for progress.
In his view, structure provides the
safeguards, culture provides the drive,
and trust connects the two. His role is
not to move people through rules or
titles, but to build an environment
where trust empowers individuals to
take action.
Harvesting the Future
Takanori sees enormous potential for
digital transformation in agribusiness.
While agriculture may appear to be one
of the most analogue industries, he
believes it is in fact one of the areas
where digital innovation can have the
most signiﬁcant impact. He envisions
farmers using AI to analyze weather
and soil data to make smarter
decisions, and supply chains becoming
fully transparent to strengthen food
safety and traceability.
What excites him even more is the
possibility of digital platforms
enhancing transparency across the
value chain, creating closer connection
between farmers, distributors, retailers,
and even consumers – ultimately
leading to greater eﬃciency and
improved farmer incomes. Over the
next decade, he predicts that digital
transformation will not only make
agriculture more eﬃcient but will
reshape the entire system from the ﬁeld
to the table.
ESG at the Heart of Agribusiness
Takanori emphasizes that agriculture
sits at the heart of sustainability
debates, and he sees environmental,
social, and governance principles as
central to BCA's future. On the
environmental side, the company is
focused on developing and promoting
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agricultural inputs that are more
sustainable and have a lower
environmental impact, especially as
global regulations on chemical
pesticides tighten. Being part of the
Mitsui Group provides BCA with a
unique advantage, allowing it to
leverage competitive products from
Japanese manufacturers and group
intellectual property to introduce new
proprietary formulations and expand a
portfolio that places sustainability at its
core.
Socially, he highlights the importance
of redesigning the supply chain from
the farmers' perspective. Through
initiatives like expanding the Bharat
Certis Kisan App and ﬁnding new
ways to use digital platforms, the
company is strengthening its
connections with farmers both in the
ﬁeld and online. Takanori sees
digitalization not only as a tool for
eﬃciency but as a way to
fundamentally transform how
agriculture is practiced.
When it comes to governance, he
stresses transparency in decision-
making and embedding compliance
and risk management into daily
operations. The objective, he explains,
is not to have rules on paper but to
create a culture where employees can
conﬁdently make sustainable decisions
every day. By aligning environmental,
social, and governance considerations,
Takanori believes BCA can transform
key trends in regulation, technology,
and farmer needs into long-term
growth opportunities while building a
truly sustainable agribusiness model.
Trust as the Universal Compass
Reﬂecting on his career across Japan,
Europe, and India, Takanori notes that
every culture has its own values that
shape how people work. In Japan,
harmony and group cohesion are
Sowing Seeds of Change
What excites Takanori most about the
future of BCA is the opportunity to
tackle the complex challenges of
Indian agriculture and create practical
solutions born out of ﬁeld realities.
India is one of the world's largest
agricultural markets, and he believes
that solutions developed here can not
only improve farmers' livelihoods but
also make broader contributions to
society. He ﬁnds deep joy in
witnessing these eﬀorts take shape
alongside his colleagues and deliver
measurable impact.
At BCA, the company's Vision is
"Bringing smiles with agriscience,"
and its Mission is "Be an innovative
platform to deliver solutions for
sustainable farming." Takanori's role is
to guide this journey through strategy
and governance, while also supporting
each employee to grow into someone
who acts with conﬁdence and pride. He
encourages his teams to embody the
principle of Think Global, Act Local
and to contribute meaningfully to
Indian society. Watching people
develop into such contributors, he says,
is both his greatest motivation and his
biggest hope for the future.
He also acknowledges that his role as
Chief Compliance Oﬃcer sometimes
requires him to take a tough stance in
enforcing zero tolerance. Yet he sees
this as an essential part of building
trust and ensuring sustainable growth.
Acting as a bridge between India and
Japan, he is fully committed to guiding
BCA and its people toward a stronger
and more sustainable future, a
responsibility he describes as both
stimulating and deeply rewarding.
essential, while in Europe open
discussion and transparency play a key
role in building collaboration among
diverse nationalities. During his time in
London, he learned that setting
direction logically was important, but
even more crucial was creating an
environment where people felt
comfortable engaging in debate and
bought into the process.
In India, he has found that ﬂexibility is
the deﬁning quality. Plans do not
always move forward in a linear way,
and at times the process can look
ineﬃcient. Yet this adaptability often
becomes the very force that drives
progress. The challenge, he explains, is
balancing that ﬂexibility with systems
that deliver consistent results at speed.
While Takanori adapts his leadership
style to suit each cultural environment,
one foundation never changes: trust.
For him, titles and systems alone
cannot move people. It is trust and
relationships that truly drive progress,
no matter where he is working.
Turning Points Built on Everyday
Decisions
Takanori is quick to point out that
decisions with long-term impact are
often built on the accumulation of
small, everyday choices rather than
dramatic moments of crisis. However,
when asked to highlight one, he recalls
the decision to work in India. Initially,
he had no connection to the country
and even turned down the opportunity
twice before eventually accepting.
Looking back, he feels the decision
was signiﬁcant not only for his
personal growth but also for the
company. What guided him was the
recognition that his way of thinking
and the experiences he had built over
his career were not tied to one place.
Accepting the challenge in India, he
explains, has become one of the most
meaningful decisions of his career.
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sha Chakravarty is a seasoned
lawyer with over sixteen years
of post-qualiﬁcation
experience across compliance risk
management, corporate legal aﬀairs,
and litigation. Qualiﬁed in a common
law jurisdiction, her career reﬂects a
balance of law ﬁrm expertise and in-
house leadership roles, making her a
versatile professional who brings both
strategic insight and practical
execution to the organizations she
serves.
Steering Legal and Compliance at
Cloud4C
Currently, Esha holds the position of
Chief Compliance Oﬃcer and Group
General Counsel at Cloud4C. In this
capacity, she oversees compliance and
legal matters not only for Cloud4C but
also for its aﬃliates and group
companies, including CtrlS
Datacenters Ltd. Her role requires her
to provide counsel on a wide array of
issues, from corporate transactions and
regulatory obligations to complex
litigation and cross-border compliance
frameworks.
An Expansive Professional Journey
Her career journey includes leadership
roles at several respected corporates
has led training programs to sensitize
employees to compliance requirements
and conducted due diligence and audits
for subsidiaries of US companies.
Shaping Global Standards of
Conduct
Her attention to detail extends to
reviewing agreements and contracts to
align them with FCPA requirements
and overseeing vendor audits from a
compliance perspective. Beyond anti-
corruption frameworks, Esha has
provided guidance on European and
UK data protection laws, including the
General Data Protection Regulation
and the UK Data Protection Act. She
has drafted data processing
addendums, privacy notices,
disclaimers, and operational guidelines
to ensure that business operations
remain aligned with data privacy
regulations.
Commitment to Broader
Governance
Her expertise in compliance extends
further, encompassing environmental
and labor law audits across
manufacturing plants. In addition, she
has advised and managed matters
related to real estate, intellectual
property rights, employee relations,
and multinational companies such as
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited,
Datamatics Business Solutions
Limited, UPL Limited, and Aegis
Limited. Prior to her in-house roles,
Esha honed her skills at top-tier
international law ﬁrms, including
Majmudar and Partners and DPA,
where she gained exposure to a diverse
range of corporate and commercial
matters. This foundation has equipped
her with the expertise to manage high-
stakes transactions and intricate
compliance challenges.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk
Management
Esha's expertise spans private equity,
mergers and acquisitions, contracts,
and litigation management. However,
her most distinguished contributions lie
in compliance risk management. She
has developed and implemented
frameworks for compliance and risk
oversight, designed codes of ethics and
business conduct policies, and advised
on international anti-corruption
regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act of 1977 and the UK
Bribery Act of 2010. She has authored
policies to ensure compliance with
anti-corruption laws, including anti-
kickback, anti-fraud, gift, and cash
disbursement policies. In addition, she
Leading Legal and Compliance
Excellence at Cloud4C
I believe compliance is not a
barrier to growth but a
foundation for sustainable
success. It enables
organizations to build
credibility and trust with every
stakeholder.
Chief Compliance Ofﬁcer,
Cloud4C
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and franchise agreements. This breadth
of expertise allows her to provide
comprehensive legal and compliance
oversight that strengthens corporate
governance and operational resilience.
Partnering with a Global Leader
At Cloud4C, Esha plays a vital role in
supporting the organization's global
mission. Cloud4C is a leader in AI-
powered, automation-driven, and
application-centric managed services
and cloud infrastructure, with
operations across twenty nine
countries. The company supports more
than two thousand ﬁve hundred
enterprises, including over ﬁfty Global
Fortune 1000 ﬁrms. Its oﬀerings span
end-to-end digital transformation,
covering cloud, cybersecurity, FinOps,
and AI, under a single service-level
agreement that guarantees high
availability and resilience.
Compliance at the Core of
Transformation
In this environment, Esha ensures that
Cloud4C's expansion across emerging
Strengthening Governance and
Global Impact
Esha Chakravarty's career illustrates
the value of leadership that is both
legally astute and commercially
grounded. At Cloud4C, she stands at
the intersection of law, compliance,
and technology, ensuring that the
company's global operations are
underpinned by strong governance and
ethical practices. Through her eﬀorts,
she contributes to building trust with
stakeholders and enabling Cloud4C's
continued success in delivering secure,
innovative, and compliant cloud
solutions across the world.
and regulated markets remains
compliant with international and local
regulatory frameworks. Her expertise
in compliance risk management and
data privacy is particularly relevant to
Cloud4C's portfolio, which includes
sovereign cloud solutions, next-
generation managed security services,
and AI-powered compliance systems.
She plays a key role in enabling the
company to meet data residency and
sovereignty mandates for sectors such
as banking, healthcare, manufacturing,
and government.
Blending Legal Insight with
Practical Solutions
What distinguishes Esha is her ability
to combine technical legal expertise
with a practical, solution-oriented
mindset. She does not view compliance
as a barrier but as a vital enabler of
sustainable growth and credibility. By
creating structures that embed ethics,
accountability, and compliance into the
core of business operations, she
ensures that organizations under her
guidance are both resilient and
forward-looking.
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n the modern business environment,
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organizations operate under intense
scrutiny from regulators, customers,
investors, and the public. Maintaining a
strong reputation is no longer a matter of
simply delivering quality products or
services. Ethical behavior and
compliance with laws and regulations
have become essential pillars of trust and
credibility. Businesses that prioritize a
culture of compliance not only reduce
legal and ﬁnancial risks but also
strengthen their brand and stakeholder
relationships. Establishing this culture
requires deliberate leadership, clear
policies, and continuous engagement
with employees at all levels.
Understanding Compliance Beyond
the Rules
Compliance is often mistakenly
perceived as a set of rules to follow. In
reality, it represents a mindset that guides
decision-making and behavior throughout
an organization. Leaders must ensure that
employees understand the purpose behind
regulations and ethical standards. When
compliance is seen as integral to the
organization's values rather than a mere
obligation, employees are more likely to
embrace it. This approach creates an
environment where ethical choices are
part of everyday business operations
rather than an afterthought.
Leadership as the Foundation of
Culture
A culture of compliance begins at the top.
Senior leaders set the tone by modeling
ethical behavior, prioritizing
transparency, and demonstrating
accountability. When leaders consistently
align actions with organizational values,
employees recognize that ethical conduct
is not negotiable. Leadership
commitment encourages a ripple eﬀect
throughout the organization, reinforcing
the importance of integrity in every
department. Without visible leadership
support, compliance initiatives often fail
to gain traction or become symbolic
gestures rather than practical
frameworks.
Clear Policies and Structured
Guidelines
Developing a comprehensive framework
of policies and guidelines is essential to
guide ethical conduct. These policies
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Their
Reputation
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must be communicated clearly and
made easily accessible to all
employees. Well-structured guidelines
reduce ambiguity and provide a
reference point for decision-making in
complex situations. Organizations
should ensure that policies are not
static but evolve in response to
changing regulations, industry trends,
and internal feedback. A living
framework of compliance strengthens
consistency and minimizes the risk of
misconduct.
Training and Employee Engagement
Creating awareness through training
programs is a critical component of
building a culture of compliance.
Employees must understand not only
what is expected of them but also why
these standards matter. Scenario-based
training, workshops, and interactive
sessions help employees recognize
potential ethical dilemmas and equip
them with tools to navigate them
eﬀectively. Regular engagement
reinforces the organization's
commitment to ethical behavior and
ensures that compliance is integrated
into daily operations rather than being
viewed as an occasional obligation.
Encouraging Open Communication
A strong culture of compliance
depends on transparency and trust.
Employees should feel comfortable
raising concerns, reporting misconduct,
and seeking guidance without fear of
retaliation. Establishing safe channels
for communication, such as
anonymous reporting systems or
conﬁdential consultations, is vital.
Open dialogue fosters accountability
and allows organizations to address
issues proactively before they escalate.
When employees trust that their
concerns are taken seriously, the
organization strengthens both
compliance and morale.
organization's overall success. Regular
reviews and feedback loops allow
continuous improvement and ensure
that compliance remains a dynamic
and central part of the organizational
culture.
Conclusion
Building a culture of compliance is a
strategic investment in the
organization's future. It requires
committed leadership, clear policies,
proactive risk management, ongoing
training, and open communication.
Organizations that prioritize ethical
behavior and compliance not only
reduce legal and ﬁnancial risks but also
protect and enhance their reputation. In
a world where public perception is
closely tied to corporate credibility,
maintaining a culture of compliance is
essential for long-term success. By
embedding ethics into every aspect of
operations, businesses safeguard their
brand, foster trust among stakeholders,
and create a sustainable foundation for
growth.
Proactive Risk Management
Risk management and compliance are
closely intertwined. Organizations
must identify potential areas of
vulnerability, including ﬁnancial,
operational, and reputational risks.
Implementing monitoring mechanisms,
internal audits, and control systems
helps prevent misconduct and ensures
adherence to regulations. Proactive risk
management demonstrates that the
organization is committed to protecting
stakeholders and maintaining its
reputation. It also enables leaders to
respond swiftly to potential threats,
reducing the likelihood of negative
publicity or regulatory penalties.
Embedding Compliance in
Corporate Strategy
For compliance to be eﬀective, it must
be integrated into the organization's
overall strategy. Ethical behavior and
regulatory adherence should inﬂuence
business decisions at every level. By
aligning corporate goals with
compliance objectives, organizations
create a uniﬁed approach that
reinforces long-term sustainability.
This integration also ensures that
compliance is not perceived as a
separate function but as an essential
part of business success and risk
mitigation.
Measuring and Reinforcing Ethical
Behavior
Monitoring, measuring, and rewarding
ethical conduct are essential to sustain
a culture of compliance. Organizations
should implement metrics to assess
adherence to policies, identify areas for
improvement, and recognize
employees who exemplify integrity.
Positive reinforcement encourages
ongoing commitment to ethical
behavior while highlighting the
importance of compliance to the
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aim to be.

anket Dawda is a seasoned
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compliance and governance
leader with extensive expertise
in developing, implementing, and
managing compliance programs and
governance frameworks across diverse
industries. With a career that spans
both in-house leadership and
consulting roles, Sanket has earned a
reputation as a trusted advisor, skilled
strategist, and ethical leader. His ability
to assess complex situations, identify
risks, and develop eﬀective solutions
has consistently positioned him as a
valuable partner to executive
leadership teams.
Currently serving as Senior Vice
President and Global Chief
Compliance Oﬃcer at Glenmark
Pharmaceuticals, Sanket plays a
pivotal role in steering the organization
toward excellence in compliance, risk
management, and governance. His
journey reﬂects a commitment to
integrity, innovation, and service,
particularly within the pharmaceutical
sector, where he has established a
remarkable footprint.
Shaping Global Compliance at
Glenmark
the ability to translate complex legal
and regulatory frameworks into
actionable guidance for business
leaders.
Through structured frameworks and
strategic initiatives, Sanket has enabled
Glenmark to stay ahead of regulatory
expectations, safeguarding the
organization from potential risks while
supporting its global growth. His work
ensures that compliance is not seen as
a limitation but as a driver of
sustainable success.
A Career Built on Trust and
Leadership
Before joining Glenmark, Sanket
gained signiﬁcant leadership
experience across the pharmaceutical
industry. His previous roles reﬂect a
consistent ability to design and lead
independent compliance and
investigation functions that deliver real
business impact.
At Biocon Biologics, he served as
Global Head of Corporate Audit, Risk
Management, and Investigations. In
this capacity, he was responsible for
establishing an independent function
At Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Sanket
leads a global mandate with
responsibility for setting up and
managing a cross-functional team of
compliance professionals. Under his
leadership, the compliance function
has evolved into a robust and coherent
program designed to deliver better
compliance outcomes and enhance risk
management across the company's
global operations.
Sanket's approach to compliance is
rooted in practicality and adaptability.
He ensures that the program is aligned
with international best practices while
being tailored to the diverse regulatory
environments in which Glenmark
operates. By integrating compliance
into the company's culture and
operational strategy, he has
successfully elevated the standards of
governance within the organization.
Driving Risk Awareness and
Mitigation
An essential part of Sanket's role at
Glenmark involves monitoring
regulatory developments and assessing
their impact on business operations.
This requires not only deep subject
matter expertise but also foresight and
Sanket
Dawda
Guarding Growth with Integrity
Vice President and Global Chief Compliance Ofﬁcer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
At Glenmark,
my focus has
been on
building a
global
compliance
culture that
empowers
teams to
innovate while
staying
anchored to
ethical
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that worked closely with the Executive
Leadership Team to identify strategic
risks, implement de-risking strategies,
and report directly to the Risk
Committee. He also played a critical
role in advising the Audit Committee
and Independent Directors on internal
ﬁnancial controls, corporate
governance issues, and risk exposures.
Prior to Biocon, Sanket spent nearly
six years with GSK, where he held the
position of Vice President and Head of
the Corporate Investigations Team for
Asia and ANZ. There, he built and
managed a regional team that was
diverse and inclusive, ensuring strong
cooperation with stakeholder groups
including HR, Legal, Assurance, and
Compliance. His leadership
emphasized a holistic approach to risk
management with a focus on
investigations. He also served as a
nominated member of the Investigation
Center of Excellence Leadership Team
and regional governance boards,
further extending his inﬂuence across
the global compliance landscape.
A Specialist in Pharmaceutical
Compliance
Sanket's diverse industry experience is
enriched by his deep expertise in the
pharmaceutical sector. This industry
demands the highest levels of ethical
conduct and regulatory adherence, and
Sanket has consistently demonstrated
his ability to meet and exceed these
expectations.
His work has spanned sensitive areas
such as investigations, anti-corruption
frameworks, corporate governance,
and risk management, where integrity
and precision are critical. By
establishing processes that prioritize
transparency and accountability,
Sanket has contributed signiﬁcantly to
maintaining trust in pharmaceutical
operations.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a
research-led organization committed to
innovation and patient-centric
solutions. Within this context, Sanket's
role extends beyond compliance to
supporting the company's broader
mission of enriching lives. By ensuring
that governance frameworks support
innovation, he contributes to the
organization's ability to deliver new
therapies in dermatology, respiratory
care, oncology, and beyond.
He also plays a role in aligning
compliance and governance with
Glenmark's sustainability agenda. The
company is deeply invested in
achieving its Environmental, Social,
and Governance goals, and Sanket's
expertise ensures that these
commitments are met with credibility
and transparency. His work supports
Glenmark's responsibility to
communities worldwide, where the
company's initiatives have already
touched the lives of millions.
Global Vision with Local Sensitivity
Sanket's global responsibilities require
a careful balance of international
consistency and local adaptability. He
has demonstrated a remarkable ability
to design compliance programs that
respect cultural nuances while
maintaining the highest ethical
standards. This approach has proven
especially important in emerging and
regulated markets, where local
dynamics require tailored solutions.
His global outlook, combined with a
deep respect for local contexts, ensures
that compliance frameworks are both
eﬀective and practical across diverse
geographies.
Looking Ahead
As Senior Vice President and Global
Chief Compliance Oﬃcer at Glenmark,
Leadership Philosophy and Skills
Colleagues and stakeholders recognize
Sanket as a leader who combines
technical expertise with strong
interpersonal skills. His ability to
analyze complex challenges and
develop pragmatic solutions is matched
by his capacity to inspire and lead
diverse teams.
Sanket believes that compliance and
governance are not stand-alone
functions but integral to the overall
success of an organization. His
leadership style emphasizes
collaboration, inclusivity, and
empowerment, enabling teams to
deliver consistently high standards of
performance. His analytical rigor,
paired with a genuine commitment to
ethical practices, ensures that
compliance initiatives are embraced
rather than resisted.
Partnering with Business for Growth
A distinguishing feature of Sanket's
career has been his ability to act as a
bridge between compliance and
business leadership. He understands
that compliance must align with
organizational objectives to create
meaningful impact. Rather than
positioning compliance as a policing
function, he works with stakeholders to
integrate it into strategic decision-
making.
This perspective has made him a
trusted partner to senior executives and
boards. His insights help organizations
pursue growth with conﬁdence,
knowing that their operations rest on a
solid foundation of governance and
accountability.
Commitment to Innovation and
Sustainability at Glenmark
Sanket continues to build on his legacy
of integrity, leadership, and innovation.
His vision for the future includes
further strengthening global
compliance frameworks, deepening
engagement with stakeholders, and
compliance leadership in the
pharmaceutical industry. His work not
only protects organizations from risks
but also empowers them to achieve
sustainable growth, innovation, and
social responsibility.
leveraging technology to enhance
monitoring and risk management.
With his proven track record and
unwavering commitment to excellence,
Sanket remains at the forefront of
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n today's complex business
I
environment, organizations face
increasing scrutiny from regulators,
stakeholders, and the public. Ensuring
ethical operations has become more than
a moral imperative; it is a critical
component of sustainable business
success. Leaders who operate at the
intersection of law and business play a
pivotal role in guiding their organizations
through this challenging landscape. Their
responsibility extends beyond mere
compliance with regulations. It involves
fostering a culture of integrity, mitigating
risks, and making decisions that balance
proﬁtability with ethical standards.
Understanding the Legal Landscape
The foundation of ethical operations
begins with a clear understanding of the
legal framework that governs an
organization's industry. Laws and
regulations are not merely bureaucratic
hurdles to navigate. They are designed to
protect stakeholders, maintain market
fairness, and ensure responsible business
conduct. Leaders must possess a deep
awareness of these legal requirements
while interpreting how they apply to
everyday business decisions. This
requires expertise, vigilance, and strategic
thinking to ensure the organization not
only follows the law but embodies ethical
principles in its operations.
Setting the Tone at the Top
Ethical leadership begins with the culture
established by senior management.
Leaders who prioritize transparency,
accountability, and fairness create an
environment where ethical decision-
making is encouraged. Employees are
more likely to act responsibly when they
see that integrity is recognized and
rewarded. Conversely, ignoring
misconduct or prioritizing short-term
gains over ethical conduct can lead to
reputational damage, regulatory penalties,
and loss of trust among stakeholders.
Proactive Risk Management
Organizations face numerous risks,
including ﬁnancial misconduct,
regulatory breaches, and reputational
crises. Leaders must anticipate potential
challenges and implement systems that
mitigate these risks. This may include
audits, internal controls, compliance
training, and monitoring mechanisms.
Eﬀective risk management is proactive
rather than reactive, identifying
vulnerabilities before they escalate and
creating strategies to prevent ethical
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lapses. Ethical leadership and
organizational resilience are closely
connected through such proactive
measures.
The Power of Transparent
Communication
Clear and consistent communication
about policies, expectations, and
consequences of misconduct reinforces
an organization's commitment to
integrity. Leaders must create channels
for reporting concerns without fear of
retaliation. Whistleblower protections
and anonymous reporting systems
support transparency and
accountability. Open communication
not only strengthens compliance but
also promotes a culture where ethical
concerns are addressed constructively.
Adapting to Change and Emerging
Trends
Ethical operations require a forward-
looking perspective. Laws, regulations,
and societal expectations continue to
evolve. Leaders must stay informed
about emerging trends, global
standards, and industry best practices.
This allows organizations to anticipate
changes and adapt proactively. By
embracing innovation, sustainability,
and ethical governance, businesses can
maintain competitiveness while
upholding their commitment to
integrity.
Education and Training for Ethical
Decision-Making
Embedding ethics within an
organization depends on continuous
education and training. Leaders must
ensure all employees understand the
importance of ethical conduct and have
the skills to make principled decisions.
Workshops, scenario-based training,
and discussions of real-world
dilemmas help employees recognize
challenges and navigate them
eﬀectively. Leadership development
programs cultivate future leaders who
value ethics as highly as proﬁtability,
ensuring continuity of responsible
governance.
Balancing Law, Ethics, and Strategy
The role of leaders at the crossroads of
law and business is multifaceted. They
must act as interpreters of regulations,
champions of ethical culture, architects
of risk mitigation strategies, and
advocates for transparent
communication. Their decisions aﬀect
reputation, ﬁnancial stability, and
stakeholder trust. By balancing legal
compliance with broader ethical
principles, these leaders ensure their
organizations operate responsibly
while pursuing sustainable growth.
Conclusion: Ethics as a Cornerstone
of Success
Ethical operations are not optional;
they are integral to long-term business
success. Leadership at the intersection
of law and business requires vigilance,
strategic thinking, and a steadfast
commitment to integrity. Leaders who
embrace this responsibility cultivate
cultures of trust, mitigate risks
proactively, and guide organizations
through complex regulatory
environments. By prioritizing ethical
operations, businesses achieve
compliance, sustain growth, and gain
the enduring respect of stakeholders.
Ethical leadership is the cornerstone of
responsible and sustainable business
success.
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n the pharmaceutical industry,
leadership requires not only
technical expertise but also a
commitment to quality, compliance,
and innovation. Vipul Doshi, Chief
Quality and Compliance Oﬃcer at
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, embodies
these values through an illustrious
career spanning more than thirty-nine
years. His journey reﬂects a profound
dedication to advancing global
healthcare while maintaining the
highest standards of product safety,
regulatory adherence, and research-
driven progress.
Guiding Quality and
Pharmacovigilance
At Zydus, Vipul Doshi leads the
organization's quality and compliance
framework with a clear vision. His
extensive experience enables him to
strengthen systems that ensure patient
safety, regulatory conformity, and
operational excellence. He is
privileged to guide the
pharmacovigilance team, a role that
underscores his commitment to
Trust, Integrity, and the Zydus Ethos
Vipul Doshi's philosophy is deeply
aligned with the ethos of Zydus
Lifesciences, which places trust and
integrity at the core of its mission. He
believes that quality and compliance
are not merely obligations but
opportunities to reinforce patient trust
and strengthen the credibility of the
pharmaceutical sector. His mission is
not conﬁned to meeting regulatory
expectations alone but extends to
fostering a culture of accountability,
innovation, and care.
A Global Pharmaceutical
Powerhouse
The organization he serves, Zydus
Lifesciences, stands as a global
powerhouse in the pharmaceutical
industry. Headquartered in
Ahmedabad, India, the Zydus Group
employs over twenty seven thousand
people worldwide, all dedicated to
impacting lives through healthcare
solutions. The group ranks fourth in the
Indian pharmaceutical industry and has
continuous monitoring and the
safeguarding of patient health. Beyond
this responsibility, his drive for
research has opened opportunities to
lead the Active Pharmaceutical
Ingredient research and development
function, allowing him to contribute
directly to innovation and scientiﬁc
discovery.
Foundations Built at Sun Pharma
Before joining Zydus Lifesciences,
Vipul Doshi served at Sun
Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd as
Executive Vice President. This tenure
laid the foundation for his expertise in
managing quality systems, reﬁning
manufacturing processes, and ensuring
that every product adhered to rigorous
international standards. At Sun, he was
at the forefront of initiatives that
emphasized regulatory compliance and
quality improvement, equipping him
with the insights and resilience
required to thrive in a complex
industry. The lessons gained during his
time there continue to inﬂuence his
leadership approach at Zydus.
Vipul
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established a global presence with
manufacturing sites and research
facilities across India, the United
States, and Brazil.
Expanding Horizons Across
Continents
Zydus has carved a strong presence in
highly regulated markets such as the
United States and Europe, particularly
France and Spain. It is also deeply
engaged in Latin America, South
Africa, and twenty ﬁve other emerging
markets. This wide geographical
coverage positions the company as a
trusted global partner in healthcare
delivery. The expansion into these
markets has been supported by a
commitment to quality and innovation,
values that Vipul Doshi champions in
his role as Chief Quality and
Compliance Oﬃcer.
Innovation at the Heart of Progress
At the heart of Zydus' success is its
vibrant innovation program, which is
driven by a workforce of more than
thirteen hundred researchers across
nineteen sites. These scientists and
specialists are devoted to exploring
new ideas and creating diﬀerentiated
medicines that can transform
healthcare outcomes. From new
chemical entities to biosimilars,
vaccines, and niche technologies, the
research coexist as complementary
strengths.
Compliance as a Cornerstone of
Progress
In his leadership role, Vipul Doshi
emphasizes that true excellence is not
limited to compliance alone. It requires
a constant pursuit of better ways to
deliver quality, innovation, and safety.
His career demonstrates a consistent
ability to transform challenges into
opportunities for growth. Whether it is
reﬁning processes, adopting new
regulatory frameworks, or advancing
novel research programs, he brings a
balanced perspective that is both
meticulous and visionary.
Blending Experience with a Future
Focus
What sets Vipul Doshi apart is his
ability to integrate his vast experience
with a future oriented mindset. While
he draws on nearly four decades of
expertise, he remains committed to
continuous learning and adaptation in a
rapidly changing global landscape.
Under his stewardship, Zydus
Lifesciences not only adheres to global
regulatory standards but also embraces
innovation as an essential driver of
progress.
Building Teams and Inspiring People
company constantly innovates to bring
new solutions to patients.
The Power of Research and
Development
The Zydus Research Centre represents
the core of the company's research
ambition. Spanning an area of nearly
ﬁve lakh square feet and powered by
over four hundred research
professionals, the centre undertakes
discovery and development from
concept through to investigational new
drug applications, enabling both
preclinical and clinical studies. The
centre's achievements include the
groundbreaking development of
Lipaglyn, or Saroglitazar, which was
launched in 2013 as a novel treatment
for diabetic dyslipidemia.
Lipaglyn: A Landmark in Indian
Innovation
Lipaglyn marked a historic milestone
as the ﬁrst new chemical entity from an
Indian research pipeline to transition
successfully from the laboratory to the
market. This innovation oﬀers dual
beneﬁts of lipid and glycemic control
and has already helped more than
seven lakh patients in India live
healthier lives. The achievement
exempliﬁes the spirit of innovation that
Vipul Doshi fosters in his leadership
approach, where compliance and
His leadership is not just about
organizational results but also about
people. He invests in building teams
that are empowered, knowledgeable,
and motivated to uphold the highest
standards of compliance and quality.
By mentoring professionals and
fostering collaboration across
functions, he ensures that the values of
trust and integrity are reﬂected in every
aspect of the organization's work.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Looking ahead, Vipul Doshi continues
to focus on aligning compliance and
innovation in a way that strengthens
dedication, and vision in the
pharmaceutical industry. As Chief
Quality and Compliance Oﬃcer at
Zydus Lifesciences, he brings together
nearly four decades of expertise, a
deep respect for regulatory integrity,
and a passion for innovation. His
leadership strengthens Zydus'
reputation as a global pharmaceutical
leader that places patients at the center
of everything it does. With his
guidance, the organization continues to
innovate, comply, and inspire,
delivering solutions that make healthier
and happier lives possible across the
world.
healthcare systems and enhances
patient outcomes. His vision is clear: to
advance healthcare through stringent
quality measures while fostering
research that addresses unmet medical
needs. His role at Zydus Lifesciences
is not only about preserving excellence
but also about shaping the future of
pharmaceuticals through a balanced
emphasis on regulation and discovery.
A Testament to Leadership and
Dedication
In summary, Vipul Doshi's career is a
testament to the power of experience,
My passion for research has given me the
privilege of leading API research and
development. It is here that compliance and
scientiﬁc discovery meet to create real
healthcare solutions.
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