Hi, I’m
Dr Sheetal Chopra
Gurugram
Summary
Ambitious Policy and Government Affairs Executive with 20+ years in Government, policy advocacy who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key organization initiatives.
Hands on experience working with policy makers (Sr. bureaucrats) & policy influencers on policies and National Level Govt programs.
Worked in the areas of Healthcare, Enforcement, Security & privacy, Intellectual Property, Environment, CSR and CR, Innovation & Technology transfer, Competition Law.
Worked very closely with several ministries & govt departments, chambers, embassies namely, DPIIT, MSME, DoT, TRAI, MeiTY, Niti Ayog, COAI, CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, USISPF, USIBC, USPTO, European Delegation to India, BIF, SCCI etc.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EricssonGurugram, Haryana
Director & India Lead - Policy Advocacy
07.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Managed to ensure no adversarial policy outcomes. 0% adversarial policy roll outs
- Reduced company's India based policy advocacy expenses by 60-70%
- Work Areas:
a. Government, Regulators & Policy Makers: Ongoing work to create positive change through policy development and advocacy to support the culture of innovation & creativity.
b. International & Domestic Trade associations: Advocacy through development of brand ambassadors to advocate for holistic policy reforms. Submitted position papers to highlight concerns that have direct bearing on larger industry stakeholders
c. Embassies and Think Tanks: Continued Liaisoning with various embassies and think tanks sensitizing them on industry issues equipping them to seek for balanced policy reforms
d. Internal Stakeholders: Internal periodic engagements with various departments to identify areas of synergy and understanding changing business dynamics
e. Media & communications: Developed narratives and story lines to for media uptake. Published 20+ short articles in various newspapers on relevant topics and areas of interest to the organization.
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) New Delhi, Delhi
Director & Head IPR
11.2014 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Increased profits of department by 70%
- Conducted budgetary and policy analysis of pending and prospective legislative and regulatory proposals to determine impact on business.
- Developed policy positions on central issues impacting business and industry
- Training and Capacity Building of enforcement officials like police, customs authorities including judiciary
- Lead Anti-Piracy and Anti-counterfeiting activities in close association with Govt. and Industry
Vodafone India Limited New Delhi New Delhi, Delhi
Head Public Policy
12.2013 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Proactive advocacy on policy formulation/reforms across 20+ state Governments
- Establish thought leadership through various platforms that witness presence of policy influencers and policy makers
- Facilitate business with strategic approach to strengthen equity with diverse group of external stakeholders
- Create policy/position papers on important issues for submission to lobbying groups
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)New Delhi, Delhi
Joint Director & Head
09.2007 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Organized 100+ events across country and average 10+ stakeholder consultations per week
- Submitted 30+ position papers covering diverse sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals & healthcare, media & entertainment, publishing, OTT, FMCG, AYUSH etc.
- Established 3 key divisions: Anti-Piracy Coordination Cell and CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting – Destroying Indian Economy), Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre with MSME Ministry
- Contributed to profitability of organization through 20+ sponsorships from diverse stakeholders including Government
- Prepared research through global networking and interactions at highest political level and thereby providing business solutions and support to Industry and Government
Ranbaxy Research Laboratories New Delhi Gurugram
Manager R&D
08.2001 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Filed 300+ patent applications covering R&D innovations
- Research and development of products catering to diseases prevalent in India
- Policy prescription on laws and rules to business
Education
Lloyd Law School, CCSU Noida
LLB from Law
04.2020
Law SchoolNational Law School Of India University, Bangalore
Ph.D. from Protection of Grass Root And Frugal Innovations
01.2015
Hansraj CollegeDelhi University
Master of Science from Chemistry
04.2001
Skills
- Book Author and an avid writer (published 3 books and several research papers & articles)
- Public Policy Analysis and Development
- Regulatory & Legislative Reforms
- Risk Management
- Strategy & Planning
- Time and Resource Optimization
- Event Management and Promotion
- Expense Control
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Budget Administration and Allocation
- Community Outreach
- Contract Negotiations
- Cross-Cultural Communications Skills
- Customer Relations
- Community development and outreach
- Media relations
- Government and Legislative reforms
Accomplishments
- Garnered sufficient educational and experiential background to effectively execute government affairs role
- Educated several stakeholders with information on current policies and legislation
- Built and maintained effective coalitions with partner groups, associations, and elected officials
- Identified & managed strategic alliances to develop brand ambassadors for amplification of concerns
- Coordinated with relevant departments in both central and state governments
- Liaised with the public relations and government relations teams to ensure alignment with organization objectives and to maximize business outcomes.
- Developed and implemented the organization’s comprehensive government policy & advocacy strategies to protect and promote business interests.
Timeline
Director & India Lead - Policy Advocacy
Ericsson
07.2015 - Current
Director & Head IPR
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
11.2014 - 11.2015
Head Public Policy
Vodafone India Limited New Delhi
12.2013 - 11.2014
Joint Director & Head
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
09.2007 - 12.2013
Manager R&D
Ranbaxy Research Laboratories New Delhi
08.2001 - 08.2007
Lloyd Law School, CCSU
LLB from Law
Law School
Ph.D. from Protection of Grass Root And Frugal Innovations
Hansraj College
Master of Science from Chemistry
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