Sumeet Dhawan

About Sumeet Dhawan

With over 35+ years of rich experience at the confluence of business, government, and regulation, I operate as a discreet yet highly effective strategic and Principal Advisor to India’s leading promoters, boards, and business leaders. With wide administrative experience in Strategy, Planning, Corporate Affairs, New Initiatives & Project Management with a combination of conceptual, coordination and communication skills, with a focus on the top line, I have consistently exhibited exemplary leadership skills in key strategic decisions and implementationI enable business momentum across real estate, infrastructure, and industrial corridors by unlocking complex, high-value opportunities and building high-performing executive teams. With deep expertise in government affairs—including Industrial Relations (IR)—and a systems-level understanding of political, regulatory, and institutional dynamics, I help organizations deliver innovative, growth-oriented projects. My work focuses on navigating bureaucracy, aligning diverse stakeholders, and de-risking multimillion-dollar initiatives—quietly and effectively. I’ve led regulatory strategy, government liaison, crisis de-escalation, and policy engagement for some of India’s most sensitive and strategically critical developments.Whether navigating industrial or building approvals across states or resolving resistance to complex brownfield developments, I bring a forward-looking, solutions-driven mindset. Clients rely on me not just for access, but for discretion, sound judgment, and an unwavering focus on reputationally secure outcomes.From boardrooms to ministries, I serve as a trusted extension of leadership—translating vision into progress by aligning bureaucratic, political, and legal pathways. My work has consistently helped safeguard critical assets, accelerate execution, and transform adversarial government relationships into long-term institutional partnerships. Advised GVK–MIAL on Mumbai airport privatization, resolving complex land and regulatory issues, coordinating with central/state agencies, and engaging Mumbai Police, CISF, BCAS, and others to ensure secure, compliant execution.Currently serving as a Principal Advisor to C-suite leaders, supporting land acquisition, regulatory clearances, and stakeholder risk mitigation. Trusted by groups like Piramal, Mahindra Lifespaces, ArcelorMittal, GVK–MIAL, and Essel Infra—quietly delivering where the stakes are highest.I believe the real impact happens when influence is quiet, preparation is deep, and relationships are built for the long term.

Experience

1. Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

   Stride Ahead

   Aug 2021 — Present · CA

   Overseeing dissemination of information to internal departments and other associates, etc. Managing and handling administrative, operational controls in communications through a synergistic set of communication activities-internal & external. Skilled in determining a business unit’s mission & strategic direction, ability to formulate andimplement tactical initiatives as well as strategic advises to partners for achieving corporate strategicgoals.

Education

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Skills

• Corporate Affairs
• Corporate Communications
• Brand Management
• Business Development
• Employee Engagement
• Crisis Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Strategy
• Team Management
• Public Relations
• Program Management
• Management
• Project Planning
• Business Planning
• Market Research
• Operations Management
• New Business Development
• Negotiation
• Crm
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Budgets
• Team Building
• Performance Management
• Vendor Management
• Customer Service
• Management Consulting
• Training
• Change Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Team Leadership
• Start-Ups
• People Management
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing