Anuj Choudhary

About Anuj Choudhary

Every risk tells a story, and I specialize in rewriting it, turning potential losses into lessons and recoveries.”With over a decade of experience in ethics, risk, compliance and forensic investigations, I have safeguarded organizations against financial and reputational risks through ethical, strategic governance.1. 450+ investigations completed with 1200+ interview hours and a consistently high substantiation rate.2. Proven record of recovering over ₹800M and mitigating penalties exceeding $50M, delivering measurable impact.3. Designed initiatives like the “Guest Investigator” and \"Speak Up Guardians\" program, streamlining integrity, ethics and compliance processes and saving ₹4M in resource costs.4. Expertise across FCPA/ABAC compliance, data privacy, forensic data analysis, third‑party risk management, and SOX/ICOFR frameworks.Currently serving as D.GM & Lead in Global Internal Audit Function at Sun Pharma, I head the Global Investigations & Monitoring Vertical, driving improvements in fraud risk management, creating value-oriented monitoring programs, and enhancing stakeholder confidence. My journey has also included impactful roles at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, EY, and BDO, where I delivered high‑stakes investigations, revenue assurance and cost optimisation projects and other ethics, risk and compliance projects across geographies.At Grant Thornton, I contributed to ESG and risk consulting while leading investigations into ethical misconduct. The experience offered valuable exposure but also reinforced my belief that lasting impact comes from ethics, consistency, integrity, and sustainable leadership.Beyond corporate achievements, I contribute to thought leadership through publications in ACFE, ISACA, and The Chartered Accountant Journal, advancing global discourse on ethics, compliance, and forensic intelligence:I thrive on connecting the dots, uncovering hidden risks, and building resilient governance frameworks. Let’s connect to explore how my skills and experience can help your organization navigate risks, strengthen compliance, and achieve sustainable growth.

Experience

1. d Gm & Lead - Global Internal Audit Function Leading Global Investigations & Monitoring Vertical

   SUN PHARMA

   Aug 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Redesigned and revamped the Global Whistle Blower Mechanism given in the Global WB Policy of the company which was more than half a decade old to be data privacy compliant, have tiers, multiple reporting channels, etc.• Established modern investigation guidelines and protocols with strong emphasis on data privacy, case prioritisation, and governance discipline.• Improved Ethics, Compliance & Integrity substantiation rates by 50% through a multi-layered investigative approach leveraging digital, OSINT, intelligence and analytics.• Introduced no-cost AI agents that reduced misclassification/confidentiality risks by 90% and automated e-discovery/public-domain search syntax creation.• Transitioned the Investigations function from reactive to a proactive hybrid reactive-monitoring vertical.• Designed and deployed a cascade-based Senior Management Due Diligence (SMDD) programme to strengthen leadership succession and value alignment.• Built insight-driven investigation dashboards for Board and CMT visibility on trends, substantiation performance and CAPA status.

Education

• Anand Vishwa Gurukul College of Law

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

• K J Somaiya College of Science & Commerce Vidyanagar Vidyavihar Mumbai 400 077

  Bachelors of Commerce, Accounting and Finance

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Company Secretariat, International Law and Legal Studies

• Bharat English High School and Junior College

  Higher Secondary Certificate

  1996 — 2010

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, International Finance