About

With over 16 years of holistic industry experience with a focus on corporate and commercial law, distinguished general counsel Hitesh Mehra has become a leading professional in the industry. He boasts wide industry experience across automotive, electronics, healthcare and insurance services, consulting services, automation and telecommunication. Prior to his role as general counsel South Asia for Nokia, Mehra had a stint as an assistant general counsel and compliance officer for Rockwell Automation as well as the role of general counsel at Ernst & Young for six years. Mehra is seen as an entrepreneurial and result-orientated professional. This is evidenced through his consistent and proactive risk mitigation strategies that protect corporate capital and profitability. He demonstrated his inclusive nature and change management capabilities when Alcatel-Lucent, which he joined in 2014, was acquired by Nokia, in an industry-changing global takeover valued at approximately $17bn. Mehra is seen by peers as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive management teams. He possesses exceptional business acumen and legal skills that continue to protect reputation and assets, whilst also managing regulatory affairs and minimising risk. He is a leading expert in strategic and analytical problem solving with a superior understanding of senior management priorities, which provides key knowledge in a globally networked corporate environment. This is seen through his guiding role in negotiating and closing sophisticated commercial transactions with a focus on ascertaining strategic business direction and sustainable business growth.