Abhishek Gemawat
About Abhishek Gemawat
Abhishek Gemawat serves as the Senior Director of Legal and Compliance at Zepto, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in legal advisory, compliance, and corporate finance, having held various legal positions at companies such as Supr Daily and KGK Group.
Work at Zepto
Abhishek Gemawat has been serving as the Senior Director of Legal and Compliance at Zepto since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal advisory and compliance matters within the organization. His work includes managing litigation, ensuring adherence to legal standards, and providing strategic guidance on legal issues affecting the company. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, he has contributed to establishing robust legal frameworks to support Zepto's operations in the fast-paced e-commerce sector.
Previous Experience at Supr Daily
Prior to joining Zepto, Abhishek Gemawat held multiple roles at Supr Daily. He started as Legal Counsel and Company Secretary from 2018 to 2020, where he managed legal affairs for both Supr Daily and Scootsy, a Swiggy company. He then advanced to Director Legal from 2021 to 2022, followed by a position as General Manager Legal from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Supr Daily involved extensive legal compliance and advisory work, particularly in the e-commerce domain.
Education and Expertise
Abhishek Gemawat has a strong educational background in law and finance. He earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University between 2011 and 2013. He also studied at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, where he achieved the designation of Company Secretary from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he completed his CMA in Costing and Finance from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India from 2013 to 2015. His education underpins his expertise in legal compliance, corporate governance, and financial management.
Legal and Compliance Achievements
Abhishek Gemawat has demonstrated proficiency in managing complex legal and compliance issues throughout his career. He has successfully handled legal advisory and litigation matters, including civil, criminal, and cybercrime cases. His experience encompasses drafting and reviewing agreements, conducting due diligence, and structuring shareholder agreements for private equity investments. He has also played a significant role in ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and managing HR compliances.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
Abhishek Gemawat possesses extensive skills in legal compliance, corporate governance, and risk management. He has experience in handling compliance for inventory-based and marketplace e-commerce companies, focusing on platform listing and nodal account management. His responsibilities include conducting research for business expansion opportunities, managing treasury functions, and ensuring compliance with intellectual property rights. He also finalizes internal audit reports and oversees the finalization of financial statements with a focus on legal disclosures.