Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) appoints Pankaj Jain as Director Legal
Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) has appointed Pankaj Jain as Director Legal. He joins the organization after a long-standing tenure at AstraZeneca, where he served as Head of Legal.
Pankaj brings close to two decades of experience as an in-house counsel. He spent over 12 years at AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited, leading the legal function and advising on commercial litigation, patent disputes, real estate transactions, contract management, and licensing matters.
Prior to AstraZeneca, he served as Head Legal at Strides Arcolab Limited and Head Legal for Karnataka Circle at Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd. He also worked as Zonal Legal Manager at HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited, where he handled legal and compliance functions for Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. His diverse experience spans litigation, regulatory advisory, and corporate legal management across sectors.
Pankaj holds a Master’s degree in Business Laws (MBL) from National Law School of India University (2003). His academic background has played a key role in shaping his strong foundation in corporate and commercial legal practice.
Statement
Sharing his thoughts on the transition, Jain stated,
“Grateful to Begin a New Chapter with Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. I am delighted to share that I have joined Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) as Director – Legal, marking the beginning of an exciting new professional journey. I step into this role with a deep sense of gratitude and humility. The journey so far has been incredibly enriching, filled with valuable experiences, meaningful relationships, and learnings that have shaped my perspective and strengthened my resolve. Joining an institution with a rich legacy and significant influence in media, and a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, is both an honor and a responsibility. I look forward to contributing meaningfully, learning from exceptional colleagues, and being part of a dynamic organization that continues to evolve and innovate. I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way. Your trust and guidance have been invaluable. Here’s to new beginnings, fresh challenges, and continued growth.”
His appointment marks a strategic addition to the company’s leadership as it continues to strengthen its legal and regulatory framework.
BCCL (Times of India) is one of India’s largest media company with iconic brands like The Times of India and Economic Times. The story of BCCL goes back to Nov. 3rd, 1838, when the flagship brand The Times of India, was published as a bi-weekly, The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce. Since then, we have consistently moved up the growth curve by entering new markets & launching new titles.
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