Sanjeev Gemawat Joins Essar Group As Managing Director And Group General Counsel

Sanjeev Gemawat Joins Essar Group As Managing Director And Group General Counsel

Sanjeev Gemawat has been appointed as Managing Director and Group General Counsel at Essar Group, following his previous role as General Counsel at Vedanta Resources Limited.

He is a distinguished professional, holding qualifications as a Chartered Secretary in both India and the UK, a Chartered Accountant, and a Cost & Management Accountant. He also holds a postgraduate degree in Law and a Doctorate in Insider Trading.

With over three decades of experience across diverse industries including metals and mining, Cement, Sugar, Automobiles, Real Estate, Hospitality, and Manufacturing, Gemawat has previously been associated with both Indian and multinational corporations such as Vedanta, Dalmia Bharat, DLF, JCB, and others.

He is a recognized speaker and author on various contemporary legal and industry-specific topics, sharing his insights at numerous national and international conferences.

As one of the Founders of the General Counsels Association of India (GCAI), Sanjeev Gemawat has been a strong advocate for the statutory recognition of the role of General Counsels and is dedicated to furthering this cause.