Alpa Sood

Director | Strategic Leader | Public Policy | Government Affairs | AI-Governance | M&A | Compliance | Trusted Advisor in Tech & Semiconductor Ecosystems| Advocate for Mindful Leadership

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

I am a strategic navigator at the intersection of business growth, government policy, and legal stewardship. Over the last 15+ years, I’ve earned a reputation as the person organisations turn to when stakes are high and ambiguity reigns. I don’t just manage legal risk—I make it visible, navigable, and aligned with enterprise ambition. As a Legal & Policy Strategist, I’ve led high-stakes acquisitions, neutralised million-dollar penalties, and shaped industry incentives—without ever losing sight of ethics, clarity, or human context. As a Crisis Anchor, I’ve stood at the frontlines during regulatory raids, government inquiries, and compliance gaps—responding with calm, structure, and integrity. As an Innovation Enabler, I’ve helped deploy GenAI tools in legal and HR functions—reducing turnaround time by 75% while ensuring compliance stayed human-led and governance-first. My journey is grounded in moral courage, shaped by early lessons in resilience, and fueled by a deep desire to help organizations scale without losing their soul. KEY SKILLS: ~Strategic Legal Advisory & M&A Leadership ~Government Affairs & Regulatory Engagement ~AI-driven Compliance Automation ~Crisis Management & Risk Navigation ~Creative Problem Solving under Pressure ~Ecosystem & Policy Framework Building CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS: -Certification in International Law from Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi -Co-Chair for Semiconductor Industry Association I believe growth and governance are not in conflict. When handled with empathy, foresight, and integrity—they are powerful allies. -Trusted by leaders when the margin for error is zero -Known for converting “risk” into “readiness” -Passionate about shaping ecosystems, not just organisations DM me you're building something bold—and would like to connect on legal & policy to bring both structure and soul.

Experience

  • Marvell Technology (Full-time · 6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Director Legal
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Principal Counsel- India
      Apr 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs

    • Senior Attorney- India
      Dec 2019 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Co-Chair- IWG at Semiconductor Industry Association
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Counsel- India at Emerson
    Aug 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Legal Counsel at Honeywell
    Sep 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs

  • Emerson (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Staff Counsel
      Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Senior Officer-Legal
      Aug 2013 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos