Rakesh Patro
Head Corporate Services @Tata Steel Special Economic Zone
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WORK HISTORY
Head Corporate Services @Tata Steel Special Economic Zone
Lead Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, and External Engagement for SEZ operations2. Drive regulatory approvals through engagement with IDCO, District Administration, Mining department, Industry Departments,Pollution Control Board, Labour & Industry Departments3. Manage land acquisition, alienation, direct purchase, and R&R, ensuring compliance and community alignment. Handling legal cases w.r.t land, R&R and Law and order matter.4. Build strong relationships with Govt stakeholders, local leaders, and community groups5. Handle sensitive issues, crisis situations, and reputation management6. Advise leadership on regulatory risks, political landscape, and stakeholder sentiment7. Oversee industrial relations, including engagement with unions and workforce representatives, to maintain a stable and productive industrial relations climate.
EDUCATION
Berhampur University
Bachelor's degree, Geology/Earth Science, General
Berhampur University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Laws
SKILLS
ABOUT RAKESH PATRO
Corporate Affairs professional with 19+ years of experience across Tata Steel SEZ and Reliance Industries, specializing in government relations, stakeholder engagement, and managing complex socio-political environments.Currently heading Corporate Services at Tata Steel SEZ, leading engagement with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and local communities to enable seamless execution of large-scale industrial projects. My experience includes land acquisition & rehabilitation (R&R), industrial relations, crisis management, and regulatory facilitation.I have worked extensively with district administration, police, and community stakeholders in sensitive regions, building trust, resolving issues, and ensuring business continuity.At Reliance, I managed state-level operations involving stakeholder coordination, intelligence-led risk mitigation, and crisis response, including during Cyclone Fani.I am passionate about enabling sustainable industrial growth through strong partnerships between industry, government, and communities.
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