About

Ravi Rajagopal joined Mumbai-based multinational Crompton Greaves in 2014 as its global head of legal, governance and risk. A member of the Avantha Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, the Crompton Greaves specialises in the production of tools for power generation and transmission industries. With nearly 30 years of experience as a legal advisor to the financial services and power industries, and particular knowledge of overseeing subsidiary entities belonging to some of India’s largest conglomerates, Rajagopal came with just the right mix of skills to help take the company forwards. He has helped to develop a new global legal and governance framework for the company while ensuring its overseas expansion is brought into line with this centralised approach. A member of Crompton Greaves’ executive committee, Rajagopal regularly works with senior management and is a well-respected strategic voice. He was previously general counsel at Essar Steel India has held senior legal positions at Sterlite Industries (a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources), Jaiprakash Industries (a subsidiary of the Jaypee Group) and advertising agency Pressman.