Ashish Sharma

Experienced telecom and corporate affairs professional with over 20 years of expertise in managing ROW, permissions, and stakeholder relations across various government departments. Proven track record in obtaining regulatory approvals and facilitating seamless project execution. Adept at fostering collaborative environments to drive operational excellence.

State Manager-ROW & Permissions - Reliance Industries Ltd.

(2013-03)

• Manage Right of Way (ROW) and permissions for telecom operations across multiple state locations, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and uninterrupted project execution.
• Liaise with government departments to secure essential permissions and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) and tower construction projects.
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to proactively resolve ROW and permission-related issues, reducing project delays by approximately 15%.
• Maintain comprehensive records and generate Management Information System (MIS) reports for accurate data tracking and informed decision-making.
• Lead acquisition of critical NOCs for fiber and tower installations in Jaipur and surrounding areas, accelerating project timelines by 20% through targeted stakeholder engagement.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with state and central government authorities, facilitating seamless operations and expediting approval processes.
• Oversee ROW back-office operations, ensuring timely updates to various internal ROW portals to support project transparency and efficiency.
• Process timely payments related to ROW back-office tasks, including OFC and Tower NOC permissions, improving payment cycle efficiency by 25%.
• Coordinate with key government authorities such as NHAI, Forest Department, Railway, and Public Works Department (PWD) to expedite approvals and maintain regulatory compliance.

State Manager-Corporate affairs - Reliance Industries Ltd.

(2012-01 - 2013-02)

• Secured and renewed critical licenses and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for Retail Business operations, including food safety, explosives handling, and environmental compliances (CTO, CTE).
• Ensured regulatory compliance with local and national authorities to maintain uninterrupted retail store functioning.
• Managed end-to-end retail store operations, optimizing processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Regional Manager-Corporate affairs - Reliance Industries Ltd.

(2006-01 - 2011-12)

• Collaborated with local administration to drive petroleum business expansion initiatives, securing necessary approvals and licenses.
• Directed corporate affairs and maintained strategic liaison with state government for Coal Bed Methane (CBM) gas projects, enhancing project compliance.
• Facilitated coordination with Petroleum, Mining, and Forest departments to acquire required No Objection Certificates (NOCs), ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Orchestrated stakeholder engagements to optimize operational efficiency and support sustainable business growth.

Product Specialist - Fresenius Kabi India Ltd.

(2003-08 - 2006-01)

• Executed product promotion and development strategies within the Critical Care segment.
• Worked closely with medical practitioners to enhance patient care solutions.

Sales Executive - Core Healthcare Ltd.

(1996-07 - 2003-07)

• Managed distribution and sales activities in the medical device sector.
• Developed strategies to enhance market penetration and customer engagement.

MBA/PGDM - Marketing - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) (2007 - 2007)

B.Sc - Bachelor of Science - Mathematics - Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU), Ajmer (1995 - 1995)