Kanika Kumar

Kanika Kumar is a highly experienced legal and deal management professional with a background in negotiating and managing complex enterprise deals. Currently serving as a Global Deal Manager at Stripe since November 2021, Kanika previously held positions at VMware, including Deal Desk Manager and Sr. Deal Desk Analyst, where responsibilities included negotiating terms, facilitating executive approvals, and managing the deal process. Prior experience includes roles as a Contract Specialist at Apigee (APIC) @ Google, Contract and Compliance Consultant at Contes Law Corporation, and Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court, demonstrating strong analytical and research skills. Kanika began a legal career as In House Legal Counsel at Essar, focusing on international project negotiations and compliance. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Arizona and a BBA LLB from Symbiosis International University.