Kumar Ankit is a seasoned in-house legal professional, corporate secretary and Certified Fraud Examiner, currently serving as General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer – Senior Vice President at Shree Cement Limited. He brings comprehensive experience in managing end-to-end legal functions, corporate governance, contract management, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, ethics programmes and enterprise risk mitigation. Known for his pragmatic and business-oriented approach, Ankit works closely with stakeholders to address complex legal and commercial challenges while enabling informed business decisions. His expertise spans legal strategy, risk management and governance, complemented by strong analytical, communication and interpersonal capabilities. A decisive leader with a keen understanding of business and financial considerations, he is focused on building legal functions aligned with the requirements of large and internationally oriented organisations. Ankit has also contributed to industry forums, having served as Treasurer of the Indian Private Ports and Terminal Association and participated in committees of FIMI, CMA, FICCI, ASSOCHAM and CII.