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Meera Patel

Meera Patel

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Legal Counsel · Legal

Bengaluru, IN 38+ years 4.7 rating Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada
AI Trust Score
96
Based on experience, awards, verified skills & endorsements
AI Match
88%
Projects Delivered
21+
Client Rating
4.7 / 5
Industries Served
9
Repeat Engagements
71%

About

Meera Patel is a seasoned Legal Counsel with 38+ years across Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro. Legal Counsel with proven track record across legal transformations for MSMEs and enterprises across India and APAC. Known for execution rigor, mentorship and a measurable track record of business impact.

Professional Experience

Senior Vice President

2015 – Present · 9 yrs

Hindustan Unilever

  • Led legal transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹102Cr with 86+ direct reports
  • Delivered 38% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Country Manager

2004 – 2015 · 11 yrs

ICICI Bank

  • Led legal transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹328Cr with 29+ direct reports
  • Delivered 30% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Country Manager

1994 – 2004 · 10 yrs

Larsen & Toubro

  • Led legal transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹306Cr with 39+ direct reports
  • Delivered 26% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Director

1986 – 1994 · 8 yrs

Infosys

  • Led legal transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹404Cr with 46+ direct reports
  • Delivered 31% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Awards & Recognition

Innovation Award
Hindustan Unilever · 2013

Recognised for exceptional contribution to legal strategy and execution.

CEO's Award
ICICI Bank · 2016

Recognised for exceptional contribution to legal strategy and execution.

Lifetime Achievement
Larsen & Toubro · 2016

Recognised for exceptional contribution to legal strategy and execution.

Best Project Delivery
Infosys · 2024

Recognised for exceptional contribution to legal strategy and execution.

Key Achievements & Impact

Cost Optimisation Programme
Reduced operating cost
₹29Cr annual savings
Digital Transformation
Increased productivity
41% throughput uplift
Team Scaling
Built high-performance team
95+ professionals hired
Market Expansion
Entered new geographies
3 new markets opened

Major Projects & Outcomes

ERP Rollout
Hindustan Unilever · 2024
29% improvement in margin
Supply Chain Redesign
ICICI Bank · 2023
23% improvement in lead time
Working Capital Optimisation
Larsen & Toubro · 2022
40% improvement in cash cycle
Plant Modernisation
Infosys · 2021
17% improvement in compliance
Export Compliance Programme
Hindustan Unilever · 2020
29% improvement in retention

Peer & Company Endorsements

Sneha Iyer
Sneha Iyer — CEO, Hindustan Unilever

"Meera brings unmatched depth in legal. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Imran Qureshi
Imran Qureshi — Founder, ICICI Bank

"Meera brings unmatched depth in legal. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Lavanya Rao
Lavanya Rao — Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro

"Meera brings unmatched depth in legal. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Skills & Expertise

Leadership83%
Strategy77%
Operations96%
Finance77%
Communication83%

Certifications

  • Six Sigma Black BeltASQ · 2021
  • PMPPMI · 2021
  • Certified Legal ProfessionalIIM Executive Education · 2019

Publications & Patents

  • "Legal Playbook for Indian MSMEs" — HBR India, 2023
  • "Leadership in Transition" — Economic Times, 2020
  • No patents listed.

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