About

After eight years at law firm J. Sagar Associates (JSA), Neena Gupta moved in-house when joining InterGlobe Enterprises, a leader in aviation, hospitality and travel related services. She became the company’s general counsel within six months of her arrival and in 2015 was appointed as an executive director for special projects. Gupta initially inherited a team of three lawyers, which has now grown to 26 members, of which 11 professionals covering six business areas report directly to her. Gupta oversaw the increase in both the headcount and the business standing of the legal function; the team is now included in transactions and matters right from their inception. Her team’s forward-looking approach means that the future impact of every deal made is closely investigated for the benefit of the company. Gupta herself has resolved very difficult joint venture relationships, ensuring the company is not only seen as ‘understanding India’ but also a ‘knowledge contributor’ that brings with it its own expertise. Her very proactive approach in managing the changeable regulatory environment in India was recognised when the company moved from its traditional business-to-business structure to a customer-facing approach; meaning internal business structural changes and attracting different regulations. Demonstrating her influence, Gupta sits on all the important strategic business meetings managing the company’s joint venture relationships with a number of multinational companies.