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Sushant Hirendra Mahajan

Sushant Hirendra Mahajan

Chinchwad

Summary

Public Affairs expert with 20 years of experience navigating the external stakeholder landscape for multinational corporations in the food and beverages, and infrastructure sectors. Orchestrated resolution of complex community and compliance challenges, ensuring operations align with local and national policies, streamlining processes and enhancing organizational reputation. Proficient in stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, and community engagement, employing a collaborative approach that fosters integrity. Known for cultivating robust relationships with government and community stakeholders, spearheading initiatives that promote sustainable growth and corporate responsibility.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Affairs Manager

Mars International India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
06.2015 - 05.2024
  • Managed external communications with stakeholders, including government bodies and NGOs, to enhance corporate relationships.
  • Ensured business continuity of Pune, Baddi, and Bengaluru factories from an external perspective.
  • Facilitated compliance management for Green Field projects and factory start-ups, engaging proactively with government departments.
  • Represented organization in meetings with government and industrial associations for policy advocacy and collaboration.
  • Actively participated in crisis management, employing relationships to implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Earned Stellar Awards and Compliance Star Award for exceptional compliance facilitation.
  • Recognized as India Champion for global employee recognition initiatives, enhancing company reputation.
  • Built connections with neighboring industries to discuss policies impacting business operations.

Team Leader Public Affairs & Comm. (PAC)

Hindustan Coca-cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external stakeholders to ensure business continuity and enhance corporate reputation.
  • Executed impactful CSR initiatives in collaboration with designated partners to strengthen community engagement.
  • Managed and coordinated plant tours for educational institutions, industry groups, and officials to promote transparency.
  • Networked with government bodies and NGOs to facilitate community liaison and collaboration.
  • Organized visits for employees and students from industrial and educational institutions to foster partnerships.
  • Engaged with various stakeholders to build and maintain a positive corporate image.
  • Designed programs to enhance stakeholder engagement through strategic outreach initiatives.

Manager, Corporate Affairs

Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd.
Tirora
07.2010 - 08.2013
  • Served as reliable single point of contact between company management and affected community.
  • Developed comprehensive rehabilitation and resettlement plans, securing necessary approvals from government authorities.
  • Facilitated land acquisition by engaging with affected community and coordinating with MIDC and Government of Maharashtra.
  • Liaised with various government agencies and local self-government institutions to address community needs.
  • Implemented welfare initiatives supporting community development and environmental conservation alongside Forest Department of Maharashtra.

Project Coordinator

Yashwantrao Chavan Academy for Development Administration
Pune
05.2009 - 07.2010
  • Collaborated with UNICEF and YASHADA to design and implement training modules for government and NGO personnel, enhancing micro-planning skills at village, block, and district levels.
  • Developed and coordinated networks of trainers and NGOs to deliver targeted training programs, based on comprehensive needs analysis for local self-government officials and political functionaries.
  • Facilitated sensitization workshops for diverse government cadres and NGOs, promoting effective district planning and micro-planning strategies.

Research Coordinator

Indira Research and Development Centre
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Conducted independent research projects analyzing socioeconomic impacts of industrial development in Ranjangaon MIDC area.
  • Developed comprehensive Socio-Economic Survey Manual for MIDC, Maharashtra.
  • Collaborated with MIDC and stakeholders to manage project reporting and funding compliance with National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy – 2007.
  • Facilitated data collection and managed training for center projects, including preparing educational materials and identifying training needs for stakeholders.

Research Assistant

Yashwantrao Chavan Academy for Development Administration
Pune
05.2007 - 03.2008
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for various cadres involved in the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005, enhancing program effectiveness.
  • Coordinated and scheduled training programs on government schemes, managing logistics including invitations, nominations, budget approvals, and participant accommodations.
  • Conducted training needs analysis and collaborated with research consultants to plan and execute field research, supporting the design team with actionable insights.

Teaching Associate

University of Pune
Pune
08.2006 - 05.2007
  • Facilitated academic support by gathering student feedback and coordinating with professors to address subject-specific doubts.
  • Taught postgraduate students, provided reference materials, organized group discussions, and supervised exams.
  • Assisted in departmental research projects by liaising with officials, coordinating fieldwork, and managing data entry and translation tasks.

Contributory Lecturer for Political Science

Jalgaon
09.2002 - 08.2006
  • Delivered comprehensive lectures in Political Science to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Fostered critical thinking and analytical skills through engaging course content.

Education

Diploma in Cyber Laws -

Asian School of Cyber Laws
Pune
01.2008

M.A. - Political Science

University of Pune
01.2002

B.A. - Political Science

North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon
01.1999

DeskTop Publishing -

MSBTE
01.1998

Certificate Course in Computer Operation -

MSBTE
01.1997

Skills

  • Socio-Economic Political Research acumen
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Crisis management
  • Community relations
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Understanding on community issues
  • Resilience
  • Ability to anticipate changes
  • Navigating through ambiguities
  • Political and Public Administration nous
  • Communication
  • Public speaking
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Content development
  • Government relations
  • Public affairs
  • Adaptability
  • Detail-oriented
  • Customer relationship management

Publications

  • Articles, Vidhan Sabha elections, unorganized labor, cyber terrorism
  • Research paper, constitutional and actual role of governor, divisional level political science conference in Maharashtra, 2006

Projects

State of the Nation Survey, CNN-IBN Survey, 2006 National Election Study, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS - LOKNITI), 2004 Invigorating third tier of government, Centre de Sciences Humaine of the French Embassy in India, 2002 World Values Survey, Institute of Social Research, University of Michigan (USA), and University of Bangalore, 2002 Candidates Profile Survey, Loksabha and Assembly Elections undertaken by the University of Pune, 1999

Training

  • Declining sex ratio: its social, economic, and psychological consequences, state-level seminar, 2005
  • Caste and its role in Indian politics, seminar, 2007
  • Local politics in ULBs in Maharashtra, seminar, 2006
  • Workshop on district disaster management, Thane Municipal Corporation, 2009
  • Workshop on the National Program Monitoring Mission, UNICEF, 2010

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 01/12/78
  • Marital status: married

Skills Software

  • MS Office

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Corporate Affairs Manager

Mars International India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2015 - 05.2024

Team Leader Public Affairs & Comm. (PAC)

Hindustan Coca-cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
08.2013 - 06.2015

Manager, Corporate Affairs

Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd.
07.2010 - 08.2013

Project Coordinator

Yashwantrao Chavan Academy for Development Administration
05.2009 - 07.2010

Research Coordinator

Indira Research and Development Centre
04.2008 - 05.2009

Research Assistant

Yashwantrao Chavan Academy for Development Administration
05.2007 - 03.2008

Teaching Associate

University of Pune
08.2006 - 05.2007

Contributory Lecturer for Political Science

09.2002 - 08.2006

Diploma in Cyber Laws -

Asian School of Cyber Laws

M.A. - Political Science

University of Pune

B.A. - Political Science

North Maharashtra University

DeskTop Publishing -

MSBTE

Certificate Course in Computer Operation -

MSBTE

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