Vishal Jairath
Summary
Senior public policy and government affairs leader with expertise in developing regulatory frameworks for digital platforms and citizen services. Demonstrated ability to manage large regional teams and deliver effective citizen services. Skilled in building relationships with government stakeholders to improve transparency and compliance. Strategic advisor experienced in navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring alignment with government requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer – Corporate Governance & Government Relations
Atlys
07.2024 - Current
- Directed regulatory strategy compliance and government engagement for Atlys, a digital visa platform.
- Partnered with government entities to uncover opportunities for modernizing visa and mobility systems.
- Developed policy narrative that advanced digital visa facilitation within existing regulatory frameworks.
- Ensured platform alignment with embassy regulatory requirements and country-specific visa processes.
- Cultivated relationships with embassies and governmental stakeholders to foster trust and transparency.
- Provided strategic advice to leadership on regulatory risks and compliance frameworks for cross-border digital services.
- Addressed stakeholder concerns and countered misinformation from traditional intermediaries to uphold credibility.
Regional Head – Multiple Markets
VFS Global
Various Cities
03.2005 - 06.2024
- Led government engagement and regulatory coordination with foreign ministries and immigration authorities.
- Managed strategic partnerships with governments to enhance public service delivery effectiveness in regulated environments.
- Developed strategic partnerships with government agencies and stakeholders to foster collaboration and streamline processes.
- Directed cross-functional teams to deliver citizen services across complex international jurisdictions.
- Coordinated regional operations for global visa facilitation services, achieving improved service outcomes.
- Supported governments in transitioning from traditional visa systems to digitized platforms.
- Oversaw compliance with international visa regulations and standards, ensuring operational integrity.
- Represented organization in policy consultations regarding visa facilitation and international mobility frameworks.
Education
Post Graduate Programme in Management -
Indian School of Business (ISB)
HyderabadSkills
- Regulatory strategy and compliance
- Cross-border regulation
- Digital platform regulation
- Policy advocacy
- Public-private partnerships
- Stakeholder engagement
- Executive advisory
- Business development
- Financial oversight
- Government relations
- Team leadership
Core Expertise
- Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy
- Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Advocacy & Narrative Building
- Digital Platform Regulation
- Public–Private Partnerships
- Cross-Border Regulatory Frameworks
- Regulatory Risk & Compliance
- Executive Advisory & Strategic Counsel
Leadership Attributes
- Strategic Policy Thinker
- Trusted Government Stakeholder
- Cross-Border Regulatory Expertise
- Builder of Public-Private Partnerships
- High Integrity & Governance Focus
Early Career
Held leadership roles across hospitality, retail, infrastructure development, printing & packaging, and citizen service outsourcing, building expertise in operations leadership, stakeholder management, and regulatory interface.
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer – Corporate Governance & Government Relations
Atlys
07.2024 - Current
Regional Head – Multiple Markets
VFS Global
03.2005 - 06.2024
Post Graduate Programme in Management -
Indian School of Business (ISB)