Vidya S. Bharati

About Vidya S. Bharati

At Capgemini, our team has established an ethical compass that navigates the complex waters of legal compliance and grievance redressal. Spearheading investigations and ethical compliance, my expertise in risk assessments and managing cross-border cases ensures alignment with both global standards and a strong culture of integrity.Our collaborative efforts in creating comprehensive training programs and ethics campaigns have strengthened the fabric of our workplace, promoting a deep-seated respect for ethical conduct. By providing strategic advice to leadership and implementing robust compliance requirements, we foster an environment where every employee is empowered to uphold our values of ethical practice.

Experience

1. Manager-legal

   Capgemini

   Mar 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Lead and manage the full cycle of investigations concerning integrity issues, including grievance redressal and sexual harassment allegations, ensuring thorough and fair resolution.• Conduct detailed risk assessments to identify potential ethical risks and develop proactive strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding organizational integrity.• Collaborate with international investigators and stakeholders to manage cross-border cases, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations.• Oversee executive escalations and provide strategic advice to senior leadership on sensitive ethical issues, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to educate employees on ethical standards, reporting mechanisms, and compliance requirements, enhancing organizational awareness.• Design and execute ethics campaigns to promote a culture of integrity and raise awareness about ethical practices within the organization.• Lead coordination efforts with external auditors, internal audit teams, and clients, enhancing audit efficiency and ensuring thorough compliance and risk assessment.• Regularly review and update procedures and reports to uncover hidden risks and address non-compliance issues, maintaining robust ethical standards.• Mentor and guide the team in dealing with sensitive cases with strategy and tact, fostering a supportive and ethical work environment.• Possess strong interpersonal skills, strategic business acumen, confidence, and capability in addressing sensitive and complicated ethical conduct/compliance and personnel-related matters.• Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings to management, recommending actions for resolution and policy improvements.• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and provide strategic advice on required actions to ensure compliance, keeping the organization ahead of regulatory requirements.

Education

• Maharashtra Tourism

  High School Diploma, (10th Grade)

• Sophia College, Mumbai

  Bachelor's Degree, Sociology

  2007 — 2010

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

• Maharashtra Tourism

  High School Diploma, Arts

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Executive Diploma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2018 — 2020