Neha Nakra

Accomplished legal leader with 25+ years of global experience across Telecom and IT multinationals, specializing in Legal Affairs, Regulatory Strategy, GRC, and Corporate Secretarial (LLB & CS). Proven expertise in cross-border M&A, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance across India, UK, and AMEA. Trusted advisor to Boards and CXOs, driving business-aligned legal strategy, governance frameworks and high-stake transactions. Skilled in managing global budgets, international vendors and multi-geography teams to deliver scalable, compliant and high-impact outcomes.

- 2.5 years with BT (British Telecom) as Corporate Governance Lead & Principal Company Secretary - India, Asia Pacific, Middle  

   East & Africa (AMEA)

- 15 years with Genpact as Group Company Secretary & AVP (Legal & Compliance)

- 2 years as Practicing Company Secretary

- 8 years with Vodafone as Company Secretary & Deputy Manager (Legal, Regulatory & Secretarial)

Legal & Regulatory Compliance – Strategic legal advisor with deep expertise in regulatory risk, compliance and high-value legal operations. Led contract lifecycle management, joint ventures, investor agreements, and complex deal structuring. Represented companies in civil, commercial, arbitration and appellate proceedings—including NCLT, tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. Managed external counsel (Bird & Bird, AZB, Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan) and collaborated with senior advocates and regulators to resolve disputes. Directed compliance across SEBI, RBI, DoT, FEMA, ED, STPI/SEZs, and engaged with government bodies and industry forums to shape favorable policy outcomes.

· Resolved high-stakes Forex matters with ED (Enforcement Directorate) and Reserve bank, safeguarding reputation and mitigating risk.

· Standardized legal agreements and implemented centralized document management systems.

· Developed insurance governance frameworks for enterprise risk coverage.

· Automated Software Technology Park filings.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Management – Align Global strategy on GRC and partner with stakeholders to make compliance a part of business agenda. Oversee GRC framework and create value by identifying and managing enterprise risk and compliance issues. Advise the Board and executive leadership on compliance risks and regulatory matters. Design and implement Legal Compliance Management Tool, enhancing audit readiness, risk control and regulatory transparency. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and governance reviews. Partner with the functional teams to ensure project execution aligns with GRC guidelines.

· Designed and deployed Legal Compliance Management Tool for India with regional expansion plans.

Corporate Governance, M&A/JV/Restructuring, Capital Markets & Forex Regulations – Led entity governance across geographies, ensuring compliance through structured cadence, controls and secretarial oversight. Advised foreign boards and stakeholders on licensing, remittance, and trading capabilities across jurisdictions. Spearheaded strategic initiatives in M&A, JV divestments and corporate restructuring, including equity/debt offerings, listings, and FPI/FDI transactions. Led cross-border high-value transactions in partnership with finance, tax and treasury, ensuring Forex compliance and regulatory alignment.

· Led complex M&A, JV divestments and legal entity restructuring across India, South Africa, and global markets.

· Managed high-value cross-border transactions including dividend remittance (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia), capital redemption (Australia) and buybacks (India, South Africa).

· Led NCD issuance to group entities, Luxembourg via FPI route

· Delivered director training for ~15 foreign directors.

· Promoted SBO/UBO compliance across AMEA.

Global Projects, Digital Transformation & Cost optimization – Partnered on global initiatives including compliance automation, M&A restructuring, JV divestments, Global RFPs, entity rationalization and leadership development. Managed global budgets and vendor ecosystems—including Big 4 firms and regional partners—ensuring SLA compliance, cost optimization and efficient resource utilization through structured operating rhythms.

· Led implementation of global legal tech tools and Blueprint repository for compliance automation and record access.

· Achieved recurring annual savings of £100K through vendor renegotiations and legal spend optimization.

Team Management & Development - Successfully restructured and revitalized service delivery by hiring top industry talent and upskilling teams on critical capabilities. Led high-performing, multi-geography teams with a focus on trust, collaboration and execution excellence. Fostered a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing to drive sustained performance and innovation.

- Board Member of International Legal Entities

- Global M&A & Entity Rationalization Core Team

- AMEA GRC Council Member

- Global Mentorship & Employee Wellbeing Program Member

- India POSH & CSR Committee Member

- Internal Audit Oversight – India Compliance & Risk Assurance team member