Adarsh Sharma

Senior Government Affairs & Public Policy Leader | Energy, Renewables, HealthTech, Building Materials, Chemicals & Paints, Electronics | Strategic & Crisis Communication | FDI & Trade Policy

Role
Associate General Manager, Corporate Affairs & Csr at Asian Paints
Location
New Delhi, DL, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Adarsh Sharma

Corporate Affairs and Government Relations leader with 18+ years of experience enabling…

Experience

  1. Associate General Manager, Corporate Affairs & Csr

    Asian Paints

    Nov 2023 — Present · IN

    Lead policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and strategic government relations across major manufacturing, chemical, and supply chain projects valued at over INR Crores. Key achievements include:Policy & Regulatory Impact – Secured critical regulatory clearances, QCO exemptions, and BIS relaxations; influenced eligibility discussions for PLI schemes, including electronics/technology-linked manufacturing initiatives.Stakeholder Engagement – Maintained strong institutional relationships with DPIIT, MOEF, MEA, DGFT, DGTR, and industry bodies.International Project Facilitation – Supported approvals for industrial sites in UAE and greenfield projects in India, enabling cross-border investments.Strategic & Crisis Communication – Navigated complex regulatory and operational challenges, mitigating risks and positioning the organization effectively during sensitive negotiations.Public-Private Collaboration & Business Enablement – Drove skill development partnerships and unlocked over INR 500 Crores in public sector sales potential through policy-aligned “Make List” approvals.Core Focus Areas: Corporate Affairs | Policy Advocacy | Regulatory Strategy | FDI & Trade Facilitation | Strategic Communication | Electronics/Technology Policy | Stakeholder Management | Public-Private Partnerships | ESG & CSR

Education

  • National Law School of India University

    Masters in Business Law (MBL), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

  • Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) , Advertising & Marketing Communications

    2005 — 2007

  • Bangalore University

    Bachelors, International Business, Foreign Trade & Policy, International Business

    2002 — 2005

  • Kendriya Vidyalaya

    CBSE +2, Science & Math

    1990 — 2002

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