Seema Manku

Seema Manku is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, primarily within the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as Division Counsel TE & Head of Legal Asia at Archroma, Seema provides strategic legal advice across the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions, focusing on business legal advisory, intellectual property, and compliance issues. Previous roles include Senior Vice President - Legal at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, where responsibilities encompassed M&A and business development, and Vice President Legal at Apotex India, overseeing comprehensive legal management and corporate governance. Seema has also held significant positions at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Lavasa Corp Ltd, and Star India Pvt Ltd, and co-founded a law practice in the UK, specializing in a range of business and commercial laws. Academic credentials include an LL.M in International Law from the University of Virginia, an ACS in Company Law from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and a B.Com in Commerce & Economics from the University of Mumbai.