Malek Shipchandler

Senior Group Head (strategic Communications + Policy Advocacy) & General Counsel at Adfactors PR

Malek Shipchandler has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Malek started their career as an Apprentice at the Chambers of Mr. Goolam E. Vahanvati, Attorney General for India, where they focused on dispute resolution and constitutional law. Malek then worked as a Vacation Scheme Candidate at Clifford Chance LLP. Malek went on to join Economic Laws Practice (ELP) as an Associate, specializing in financial regulatory and capital markets. Malek then moved to Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, where they served as an Associate in corporate commercial and financial regulatory roles. Malek later joined Khaitan & Co as an Associate, focusing on corporate commercial matters. Currently, they are employed at Adfactors PR, where they hold the position of Senior Group Head (Strategic Communications + Policy Advocacy) & General Counsel. Additionally, they also serve as the Chairperson of the Millennial Board, a shadow board of directors.

Malek Shipchandler has a diverse education history spanning multiple fields. Malek most recently completed the Senior Executive Leadership Program in Organizational Leadership at Harvard Business School in 2022. Prior to that, they participated in "Leading with Finance," a program offered by Harvard Business School Online, also in 2021.

In terms of formal education, Malek attended the Indian School of Business, focusing on Organizational Leadership. Malek also studied Communication and Product Design at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Malek holds a Bachelor of Socio Legal Sciences (B.S.L LLB) degree in Law from Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Furthermore, Malek has obtained certifications and participated in additional programs. Malek completed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS), becoming a Solicitor of England and Wales. Malek also pursued a Certification Course in Competition Laws and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Additionally, Malek achieved the Professional (Final) Level in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Malek's educational journey started with completing XII, C.B.S.E Board (Commerce with Mathematics) at Delhi Public School, Sharjah. Malek also became a member of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa through the Bar Council Of India. Additionally, they participated in the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) organized by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council.

It is important to note that specific start and end years are not provided for some of Malek's education and certifications, thereby lacking a clear chronological order for those elements.

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  • Senior Group Head (strategic Communications + Policy Advocacy) & General Counsel

    February, 2019 - present

  • Chairperson Millennial Board Shadow Board Of Directors

    January, 2021

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