In a significant career move, Manasi Pathak Verma has been appointed as the Head of Legal Compliance at Vishal Mega Mart. Verma, a 2009 alumna of D.E.S Shri. Navalmal Firodia Law College, brings with her an impressive 17-year career that spans both law firms and in-house legal roles.
Verma’s expertise is deeply entrenched in Corporate Commercial Law, Compliance, and Regulatory Advisory. Her legal acumen covers a broad spectrum of sectors, including venture capital, due diligence, and licensing. She has built a formidable reputation in navigating the complexities of diverse fields such as Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations, Legal Metrology, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) laws, agricultural legislation, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Additionally, she is well-versed in the legal needs of burgeoning industries like EdTech, E-commerce, Healthcare, Health Tech, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Consulting.
During her illustrious career, Verma has been a trusted advisor to Indian corporates, entrepreneurs, startups, and various other organizations, offering critical guidance on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. Her transition from her previous role as a Partner at Vertices Partners, where she served for four years, to Vishal Mega Mart marks a new chapter in her professional journey.
In a related development, Sambit Swain, previously the Legal Director at Coca-Cola, has joined Vishal Mega Mart’s leadership team as General Counsel. This strategic alignment of experienced legal professionals underscores Vishal Mega Mart’s commitment to strengthening its legal and compliance framework.
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