GMR Enterprises Appoints Shashank Kumar as Chief Legal Officer – Corporate Function
GMR Enterprises has appointed Shashank Kumar as Chief Legal Officer in its Corporate Function, marking a key strengthening of its in-house legal leadership team.
Shashank Kumar brings more than 26 years of extensive experience spanning the power, steel, renewable energy, infrastructure, and media sectors. He has developed deep expertise in legal strategy development, regulatory compliance, litigation management, M&A transactions, and structuring cross-border contracts. Throughout his career, he has advised on complex, high-value matters and supported large organisations in effectively managing legal and regulatory risks.
Prior to joining GMR Enterprises, he served as Head – Legal at Sembcorp India. Earlier, he held senior leadership positions at Adani Power and Jindal Steel & Power, where he led end-to-end legal operations, regulatory matters, and high-value transactions across the infrastructure and energy sectors.
At GMR Enterprises, he will focus on strengthening corporate legal strategy, compliance frameworks, and risk governance, supporting the Group’s continued expansion and infrastructure growth.
Shashank Kumar, Sharing his excitement on the move, he said,
“I am pleased to share that I have joined GMR Group as Chief Legal Officer in Corporate Function. GMR is one of India’s leading infrastructure conglomerates and I am excited to take on this role within the Corporate Legal function, where I look forward to strengthening legal strategy, compliance and risk management as the organisation continues its growth journey. Looking forward to the journey ahead. “
The appointment of Shashank Kumar as Chief Legal Officer reflects GMR Enterprises’ continued focus on strengthening its corporate governance, legal strategy, and risk management capabilities at a senior leadership level.
GMR Enterprises Private Limited (GEPL) is the ultimate holding company and promoter entity of the GMR Group, one of India’s largest multinational infrastructure conglomerates. It is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Non-Banking Financial Company – Core Investment Company (NBFC-CIC).
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