Hemant K. Batra
International business lawyer & policy expert. As ACES Honorary Chairman, Hemant K. Batra leads jury evaluation and advances corporate governance across Asia.
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Hemant K. Batra is an internationally acclaimed corporate, business, and commercial strategist lawyer with over three decades of global experience. He serves as the Honorary Chairman of the ACES Council and Chairman of the Jury Panel for the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards. In this capacity, he leads jury deliberations and shapes the evaluation criteria that benchmark corporate governance, executive leadership, and ESG excellence across Asia.
Throughout his distinguished legal career, he has advised major multinational corporations including Bayer AG, Suzuki, LG, Coca-Cola, Accor, American Express, and ABB on cross-border investment policy, corporate governance, anti-corruption compliance, and legal auditing. His practice bridges complex international commercial law with strategic policy advice for corporate boards and global institutions.
A recipient of the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medal, Hemant is a former Secretary General of SAARCLAW, an active member of the Union of International Associations (UIA), and a Goodwill Ambassador for World NGO Day. Through his leadership within the ACES Institute, he aligns commercial strategy with international legal standards and sustainable development principles.
