Mumbai, India

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We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

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Subsidiary Governance Head, India & MENA

Mumbai, hybrid based in thriving WPP Campus

Be at the forefront of shaping corporate governance for a global leader. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in company secretarial practice / subsidiary governance and make a tangible impact on WPP's operations across India and MENA.

You will lead a team of governance professionals and be a trusted advisor to the organisation, ensuring our subsidiary entities adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance and compliance. This is a chance to lead, innovate and build a robust governance framework that sets the benchmark for WPP's continued success in both regions.

Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, your responsibilities will include:

Regulatory Compliance:

Serve as a subject matter expert: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, safeguarding WPP's reputation and operations.

Subsidiaries:

Shape the future: Develop and implement a best in class, principles-based governance framework for WPP India and MENA, harmonising local practices with global standards.
Drive excellence: Oversee subsidiary compliance, identify process improvements, and champion a culture of good governance across the business.
Lead with impact: Act as the Company Secretary lead on critical activities like M&A, financing, and reorganisations, directly influencing strategic decisions.

General:

Trusted advisor: Provide expert counsel to the Group Company Secretary and the wider team, becoming a go-to resource for all things governance.
Problem solver: Demonstrate agility and proactiveness in navigating complex situations, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.

Governance Data and Consultations:

Collaboration is key: Partner with stakeholders across the organisation, fostering a cohesive approach to governance.
Industry influencer: Represent WPP in consultations, shaping the future of corporate governance practices in India.

Projects/Transactions:

Drive transformation: Play a key role in the legal entity simplification project, streamlining operations for greater efficiency.
Strategic partner: Contribute to RFPs for key suppliers, ensuring alignment with governance standards.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with proven experience navigating the intricacies of Indian company law and corporate governance.
Tech-savvy: Proficient in utilising relevant software and systems (e.g., GEMS, Diligent Entities) to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborative leader: A natural at building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Organised and detail-oriented: Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, prioritising and maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent communicator: Articulate and confident in conveying complex information clearly and concisely.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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