Ms. Sanjukta Venkatesh is a distinguished leader in corporate law who is currently leading as the Head Legal at Nayara Group. At Nayara Energy, she has redefined the legal function as a strategic partner driving innovation, trust, and sustainable growth. Over the years, Ms. Sanjukta has led multiple organisations like Khaitan & Co., ITC, Unilever, and the Godrej Group, where she honed her skills in intellectual property, compliance, and regulatory advocacy.
She pursued her academic journey at NUJS Kolkata and King’s College London, where she built her strong foundation in law, which has extensively shaped her professional journey.
In her conversation with Corporate Trendz, she highlighted that her journey across the FMCG and industrial sectors taught her adaptability and empowering teams. She emphasized legal as a strategic force that creates trust and sustainable growth.
Her journey stands as a powerful example of how legal professionals can shape resilience, competitive strength, and visionary progress in a rapidly evolving corporate landscape.
Recognized as one of the Most Inspiring Legal Leaders in India 2025, Ms. Sanjukta Venkatesh shared her views in an exclusive interview with Corporate TrendZ. She shared about compliance as a strategic enabler of business:
“I frame compliance as an enabler of business continuity, a protector of investment, and a foundation for resilience. By translating complex laws into commercial language, I shift the conversation from compliance as a cost to compliance as an advantage.”
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