PI Industries’ vision is to lead with science, technology and human ingenuity to create transformative solutions in life sciences. The company is guided by its core values – courageous, curious, creative and caring, with the purpose of reimagining a healthier planet.

The legal, risk and compliance team is committed to living up to these values and works towards achieving its purpose.

With more than 18 years of experience, Shilpa Sachdeva Bhullar heads the team as assistant vice-president responsible for managing the legal affairs of PI Industries and its affiliates. She is chair of the sub-committee on consumer protection, product liability and product recall of the Confederation of Indian Industry and has been recognised by The Legal 500 in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist 2023. She spearheads a team of 11 legal professionals working across the contract life cycle management and trademark, litigation, risk and compliance domains.

The team includes Chetan Khurana, lead – contract management & TM; Sunik Shetty and Sidharth Kanwar, leads – legal contracts; Kirti Agarwal and Udai Lal Vaid, team members – litigation management; Nupur Mantoo, legal consultant; Anuja Chakraborty, team member – risk & compliance; Naman Joshi, risk & compliance associate; Prabhat Kumar Misra, Sant Kumar and Saurabh Warang, paralegal associates.

The team is responsible for making informed business decisions across the company’s PAN India operations and providing in-house transactional legal support for its overseas business in the EU, Asia and the US. It monitors all compliance matters and licences applicable to the company to minimise its risk exposure.

It manages end-to-end contract life cycle for contracts related to various functional and business transactions in accordance with contracting guidelines, charter documents, SOPs read together with its delegation of authority matrix.

The team also safeguards the company’s trademark portfolio to ensure brand protection, and that it is in line with the overall branding strategy of the company, including opposition against infringing marks, cease and desist notices for infringing products in the market, monitoring and taking action against counterfeit products. This includes supporting copyrights, designs and labels, etc.

It handles dispute resolution, managing end-to-end litigation caseload including court appearances, mediations and depositions, etc., conducting legal research, analysing and formulating legal strategies, and assisting internal departments in legal interpretations. The team identifies, evaluates and mitigates various levels of risks based on risk criticality along with business stakeholders. It is responsible for developing SOPs, and the framing and formulation of various policies.

The Ingram Micro India legal team, under the guidance of Nagendra Pal Goel, stands as a formidable force with nine legal professionals exhibiting expertise in diverse domains. Each team member has brought rich and varied work experience from different industries, contributing to the collective strength of the company’s legal team. Their diversity is not just in professional backgrounds but also in gender representation, with 50% of the team comprising women, of whom 67% hold senior positions, aligning with Ingram Micro’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Covering territories in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the legal team plays a pivotal role in supporting Ingram Micro’s operations.

As part of a leading technology distribution and solutions company, the team manages legal aspects ranging from traditional litigation support to complex issues like data privacy and the implementation of new business initiatives.

One of the team’s notable achievements is its instrumental role in the rollout of Xvantage, Ingram Micro’s digital twin, in India. This initiative marked a transformative shift from a traditional distribution company to a platform company, a pioneering move in the industry. The legal advisory for Xvantage encompasses a wide spectrum, which includes crafting data privacy notices, formulating sales terms and conditions, and refining customer onboarding processes.

The team’s cohesiveness and collaborative approach extends to interactions with business unit heads, transcending hierarchical barriers. Cultivating a culture where legal is considered a business enabler, the team emphasises daily passion and dedication to its tasks. Over the years, it has developed a consistent approach to tackling critical issues and challenges, contributing significantly to Ingram Micro’s success.

Continuous learning and development are ingrained in the team’s ethos. Members are encouraged to become subject matter experts, staying abreast of new developments through various courses and seminars sponsored by the company. Peer learning is also a focal point, not only within the legal team but also extending to cross-functional teams.

Ingram Micro’s commitment to leveraging technology is evident in the resources and support provided to the legal team. Equipped with the latest technology, the team plays a pivotal role in the company-wide digital transformation, particularly in the contracting process.

Ingram Micro’s legal team is a dynamic and professional group, embodying adaptability, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. Its contributions go beyond legalities, shaping the company’s strategic initiatives and playing a crucial role in its digital transformation journey.