Head of Corporate Affairs

1. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with senior government officials including Collectors, Ministers, Commissioners, IDA authorities, and elected representatives across Gujarat State.
2. Drive policy influence initiatives and champion organizational interests in regulatory forums that impact manufacturing operations.
3. Create comprehensive mapping of key influencers across government, regulatory, community, and industry ecosystem. Execute periodic engagement reviews to assess relationship quality and identify potential challenges or opportunities.
4. Orchestrate rapid response mechanisms during operational disruptions or regulatory issues while acting as authorized company spokesperson.
5. Monitor evolving legislative landscape and regulatory amendments impacting steel/heavy industries sector. Drive preemptive compliance strategies for environmental permissions and statutory requirements within Gujarat jurisdiction.
6. Facilitate seamless interaction with revenue departments for property acquisition, documentation processes, and conflict resolution. Engage with Survey Settlement authorities and VROs to expedite land-related statutory clearances and approvals.

Deliver strategic briefings to C-suite leadership on political climate, policy shifts, and stakeholder dynamics.

Skills & Competencies

1. The candidate should be expert in stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy, with a proven ability to leverage professional networks to achieve business objectives.
2. The candidate should have be skilled in crisis management and media relations, with a strong focus on proactively mitigating risks to strategic goals.
3. The candidate should have Possesses a deep understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and the socio-political landscape of specific state, particularly concerning land procurement.
4. The candidate should be Proficient in using analytical skills to develop and execute data-driven public affairs strategies.

The candidate should have demonstrated leadership in managing teams and influencing stakeholders within a complex matrix organization