SUSHANTO BANERJEE
Strategic Advisor
New Delhi
Summary
Strategic advisory professional with more than 30 years of experience providing guidance on government relations, regulatory affairs, policy advocacy, and corporate affairs strategy across the broadcasting, telecommunications, and corporate sectors. Extensive experience supporting leadership teams in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and driving strategic initiatives aligned with policy, regulatory, and organizational priorities. Recognized for delivering strategic insight during regulatory inquiries and advising organizations on stakeholder engagement, public affairs strategy, and corporate reputation management. Demonstrates strong analytical capability in interpreting regulatory and financial information to support investigations and compliance processes, including AI-driven analytical frameworks used in financial and regulatory environments. Known for collaborative leadership and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams while adapting to evolving technologies and governance requirements.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Dish TV India Ltd.
Noida
03.2023 - Current
- Advise senior leadership on corporate affairs strategy, government engagement, and regulatory developments.
- Provide strategic guidance on policy advocacy and regulatory matters impacting the broadcasting sector.
- Maintain engagement with ministries, regulatory bodies, and government departments to support organizational interests.
- Guide corporate communication strategies and external stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Support leadership during regulatory inquiries and sensitive external investigations.
- Advise on policy developments and regulatory compliance impacting industry operations.
Head – Corporate Affairs
Dish TV India Ltd.
Noida
08.2008 - 02.2023
- Led corporate affairs and government relations strategy for a major broadcasting organization.
- Provided strategic advisory support to executive leadership on regulatory matters and policy developments.
- Built relationships with ministries, policymakers, and regulatory authorities to support industry engagement.
- Managed corporate communications and public affairs initiatives involving media and external stakeholders.
- Guided leadership through regulatory inquiries and sensitive investigations involving government agencies.
- Worked closely with legal and executive teams to address regulatory developments and external challenges.
Senior Manager – Corporate Affairs
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
03.1998 - 12.2007
- Supported regulatory affairs and government engagement activities within the broadcasting sector.
- Coordinated interactions with ministries, policymakers, and regulatory institutions on industry issues.
- Contributed to corporate communications and public affairs strategies supporting corporate reputation.
- Assisted leadership in managing crisis situations involving regulatory and public affairs matters.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships with government authorities and industry bodies.
Senior Manager – Corporate Affairs
Reliance ADA Group
12.2007 - 08.2008
- Handled government relations and regulatory engagement initiatives within the telecommunications sector.
- Managed interactions with ministries and regulatory agencies regarding industry policy matters.
- Supported leadership teams with regulatory guidance impacting telecom operations.
- Developed strategic relationships with policymakers and government authorities.
Research Officer
Peerless Group
Kolkata
03.1992 - 12.1997
- Peerless Hospital & B.K. Roy Research Centre, a Peerless Group’s Research Centre, where I worked on projects related to development of anti-diabetic drugs from natural products.
Post Doctorial Fellow
National Institute of Oceanography
12.1990 - 03.1992
- Contributed to environmental research initiatives related to pollution monitoring and environmental assessment.
- Participated in scientific projects supporting environmental monitoring programs.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Delhi
M.Sc. - Chemistry
University of Delhi
Executive Management Program - undefined
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Skills
- Strategic Advisory
- Corporate Affairs Strategy
- Government Relations
- Regulatory Affairs
- Policy Advocacy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Crisis Management
- Public Relations Strategy
- Media Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Regulatory Compliance
- External Environment Management
- Political Engagement
- Policy Influence
- Legal and Regulatory Risk Advisory
- Corporate Reputation Management
- ESG Awareness
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Advisory
- Leadership Collaboration
Certification
- Digital Director Certification (AI and Machine Learning), World Council of Directors
- ESG and BRSR Expert Certification, World Council of Directors
- Registered Independent Director. Had Qualified compulsory Online Proficiency Self-Assessment test for Independent Director Data Bank, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India Databank., IDDB-NR-202212-045508, 09753629
Accomplishments
- Provided advisory support to corporate leadership on regulatory strategy, policy engagement, and government relations across multiple sectors.
- Supported organizations in navigating regulatory investigations and inquiries involving national investigative and enforcement agencies.
- Strengthened engagement with ministries, regulatory authorities, and policymakers to support corporate policy alignment.
- Contributed to corporate affairs leadership across organizations including Dish TV India Ltd., Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, Reliance ADA Group, and Peerless Group.
Timeline
Consultant
Dish TV India Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Head – Corporate Affairs
Dish TV India Ltd.
08.2008 - 02.2023
Senior Manager – Corporate Affairs
Reliance ADA Group
12.2007 - 08.2008
Senior Manager – Corporate Affairs
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
03.1998 - 12.2007
Research Officer
Peerless Group
03.1992 - 12.1997
Post Doctorial Fellow
National Institute of Oceanography
12.1990 - 03.1992
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Delhi
M.Sc. - Chemistry
University of Delhi
Executive Management Program - undefined
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode