Rohini Sharma

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ABOUT ROHINI SHARMA

Experienced General Counsel across a broad spectrum of disciplines and nearly 20yrs within the IT industry. A focused, highly capable international lawyer with a proven record of drafting and negotiating complex, multi-million pound deals across the public and private sectors. Accomplished and trusted business leader, agile and conceptual thinker, able to combine strong commercial / operational acumen with legal capability and strong management credentials, positioning as a key enabler of business growth and guardian of commercial risk. Change management leader, adept at enhancing effectiveness of boards and stakeholders, leading/integrating M&A and strategic transformational programs, and enhancing the impact of smaller teams. An adaptive, insightful advisor representing on Senior Leadership Teams to drive dynamic growth as a market-leading, innovative, global organization anchored in inclusion, integrity and a customer-focused culture. Lead on several panels representing DEI: passionate about fostering a more inclusive culture across the business; providing mentorship; facilitating dialogues where controversial topics can be discussed and focusing on the development of diverse candidates.Sound technical expertise in advising in relation to software licensing, telecommunications, managed services, cloud computing, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS), products and services agreements, maintenance and professional services, technology solutions procurement via frameworks and public sector contracts and agreements for supply chain and all internal procurement.Proven experience negotiating contracts with Commercial, Education, Enterprise, Financial Services, Health and Care, Legal, Local Government, NHS, Not for Profit and Retail and Ticketing clients.Lead advisor and participant on several innovative Project Boards including: advising on large scale high value tenders for specialist services from initial bid through to award; extensively advising on procurement legislation and strategy; employment considerations such as TUPE; and applying sound knowledge of internal procedures to lead on project and change management.