Davinder Kaur
Company Secretary | Corporate Legal Advisor | Mentor | Trainer
Kolkata
Summary
Achievement-driven woman Company Secretary and LLB professional with 15 years of experience in listed entities across, targeting strategic-level roles in Compliance, Corporate Governance, and Legal Advisory with organizations of high repute.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Group Company Secretary
Mahalaxmi Group
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: a leading supplier of imported and domestic coal, with a strong presence in coke manufacturing, mining, real estate, and logistics. Expanding footprint its also now entering the pulp and paper production sector & have a sanction of Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine
- Leading a team, managing the NSDL / ROC / Govt. Sanction Authorities / Secretarial Standards and Bank reporting
- Preparation of Minutes/ Agenda/ Notes/Notices for compliance related to Board / Committee & general meetings and Resolutions by circulation
- Preparing report of the Board of Directors, Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion Analysis Report including Notices and Agenda for calling Meeting(s), prepare Minutes of the Board, Committee and General Meetings as required under the Companies Act
- Preparing and executing Power of Attorney(s) from time to time in favors of executives for tender, banking operations and general power as the case may be
- Developing and reviewing the company policies
- Conducting Board, Committee Meeting(s), Annual General Meeting, Tribunal convened Meetings, ID Meetings in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act
- Drafting and finalizing Agreements executed from time to time such as Share Purchase Agreement, Non-disclosure Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Agreement for the execution of Contracts, Settlement Agreement.
- A leading supplier of imported and domestic coal, with a strong presence in coke manufacturing, mining, real estate, and logistics. Expanding footprint its also now entering the pulp and paper production sector & have a sanction of Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine
- Handle key operations of getting a Company Active after NCLT Order and reviving the same to be as an ongoing concern- Kohinoor pulp & Power Pvt Ltd.
- Single-handedly managed: Rights Issue, Preferential Issue, delisting of Securities.
- Implementation of digitalization of records and video conference Meetings
- Steered the Merger & Acquisition of entities for expansion of business of company including merger of listed entity
- Played key role in organizing roadshows, investors’ meet, media communication
- Successfully managed the complete documentation and compliance related to set up of new projects of Coal Mine in Arunachal Pradesh
Practicing Company Secretary & Strategic Business Consultant
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Advised unlisted clients in financial outsourcing and packaging on statutory compliance, legal documentation, and policy implementation.
- Rendered compliance, advisory, secretarial audits, board meeting management, and regulatory filing services for private and unlisted entities.
- Advising management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports
- Creating and managing effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations
- Assessing company operations to determine compliance risk
- Ensuring all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes
- Resolving employee concerns about legal compliance
- Implementing and managing an effective legal compliance program
Company Secretary
Alex Astral Power Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Steered the implementation of provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies Act / amendments for the purpose of standardization and uniformity of various policies / codes
- Assisted in reviewing the provisions including implementation of policies, standards, SOP as required to ensure compliance with the provisions of the new Companies Act, 2013
- Contributed in reviewing and bring in line the exiting Corporate Governance Policy of the Company as per the requirement of the Companies Act 2013
- Engaged in maintaining of statutory records, registers as prescribed in the manner under the Companies Act, 2013
- Implemented the changes as required to line the existing Employee Policy of the Company and Code of Conduct of the Company
Group Company Secretary
Citystar Group
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Listed on MSE, and CSE
- Managed compliance for group companies, including 7 listed NBFCs and unlisted real estate ventures.
- Making listing application & documentation for Listing of Equity Shares of the Company to Stock Exchanges, NSDL and CDSL also in Listing of Securities of the Company pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement on NSE and BSE
- Revival of listing after the Companies went to dissemination board of Guwahati Stock Exchange.
- Listed on MSE, and CSE
Language Trainer
Educom GMBH
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered corporate and professional language training in Germany.
Business Consultant
Trusted Shops GMBH
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Handled international business development and legal communication.
Group Company Secretary
Vikrant Kayan Group of Companies
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Handled Reverse Merger
- Facilitated the preparation of the statutory portion of the Report of the Board of Directors, Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion Analysis Report as per the requirement of the Companies Act 2013
Group Company Secretary
A . K . Power Industries Pvt. Ltd
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Preparing report of the Board of Directors, Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion Analysis Report including Notices and Agenda for calling Meeting(s), prepare Minutes of the Board, Committee and General Meetings as required under the Companies Act
Group Company Secretary
Gee Pee Infotech Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Oversaw secretarial compliance, regulatory reporting, and statutory filings.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Calcutta
Company Secretary - undefined
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
CA (Intermediate) - undefined
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
LLB - undefined
North Orissa University
Skills
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Dynamic Board Management
- Legal Operations & Governance
- Secretarial & Legal Compliances
- Stakeholder & Board Communication
- Investor Relations
- Risk Management
- Due Diligence
Accomplishments
- Conducted EDP sessions at Eastern Region ICSI since 2012
- Hosted the 1st National Women’s Conference of ICSI in Kolkata, West Bengal
- Hosted the 50th Golden Jubilee National Convention of ICSI held in Kolkata, West Bengal on 09/2022 with over 1,100 delegates attended in person, with an additional 4,500 joined virtually.
- Mentor at The Debating Society of CCGRT Kolkata (Since 10/2024)
- Contributed to professional journals, and participated in seminars across ICSI, etc.
- Updated the Research Paper of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Professional Development
- Written articles on varying topics for, ICSI- EIRC Bulletin, Tax guru
- Actively participated in various professional development Programmes organized by Eirc- ICSI on various topics including on the Companies Act 2013, Secretarial Standards, Digital Marketing and Role of Company Secretary in current scenario.
Personal Information
- Spouse's Name: Mr. Amanjeet Singh Walia
- Date of Birth: 11/06/86
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Group Company Secretary
Mahalaxmi Group
04.2023 - Current
Practicing Company Secretary & Strategic Business Consultant
04.2020 - 03.2023
Company Secretary
Alex Astral Power Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2020
Group Company Secretary
Citystar Group
01.2015 - 07.2019
Language Trainer
Educom GMBH
02.2014 - 12.2014
Business Consultant
Trusted Shops GMBH
08.2013 - 02.2014
Group Company Secretary
Vikrant Kayan Group of Companies
09.2012 - 08.2013
Group Company Secretary
A . K . Power Industries Pvt. Ltd
10.2011 - 08.2012
Group Company Secretary
Gee Pee Infotech Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 10.2011
Company Secretary - undefined
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
CA (Intermediate) - undefined
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
LLB - undefined
North Orissa University
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Calcutta
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