Rayvathi Rajendra (Ray)

Experience

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  BASF

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  As a member of the country management team, I oversaw the legal, compliance, and facilities administration departments for multiple sites. For four BASF entities in Malaysia, I served as the compliance officer responsible for enforcing the BASF Code of Conduct. I oversaw interactions between stakeholders and regional and international legal, insurance, real estate, and intellectual property units. I managed a unique six-month assignment to the BASF Regional HQ Asia Pacific in Hong Kong while playing a significant role in the leadership and development of the organisation.A small selection of my key contribution in this role:• Acted as a reliable business consultant, offering specialised guidance on legal, compliance, insurance, and corporate secretarial affairs to five BASF entities situated in Malaysia, encompassing the BASF AsiaPacific Shared Service Centre and the Toray BASF Joint Venture entity.• Orchestrated more than 100 training sessions aimed at engaging internal stakeholders, which included overseeing directors from the Asia Pacific region.• Enlightened Managing Directors from the Asia Pacific region at BASF about matters pertaining to Corporate Governance and Compliance.• Conducted a workshop centered around behavioural triggers to foster a growth-oriented mindset in Hong Kong, catering to Country Legal Heads, along with 60 participants during the Asia Pacific Legal Conference in Shanghai, China.• Provided support in the coordination of the 2018 Global Legal & Compliance Conference, hosting 160 attendees at the BASF headquarters in Germany. Show less Unique assignment to Hong Kong as part of leadership and growth path. Key team player within the Regional Asia Pacific Legal, Insurance and Real Estate division to ensure successful project review and implementation across business and functional units together with development of legal roles & responsibilities for regional and global legal platforms.Here are my additional experiences:Senior Manager Legal - Nexbis Sdn Bhd (Listed in Australia)Legal Counsel - Usaha Tegas Management Sdn BhdAdvocate & Solicitor - Azman, Davidson & CoAdvocate & Solicitor - Albar & Partners Show less

  • Head of Legal & Insurance and Compliance Officer

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2019

  • Senior Legal Counsel, Asia Pacific BASF Regional Hong Kong

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
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  NS BlueScope

  Oct 2019 - now

  Vice President Legal / Vice President Legal & External Affairs

  In my current role, I uphold the BlueScope Code of Conduct and oversee training sessions, which covers rules regarding anti-bribery/corruption, competition, contracts, procurement and sales. I am currently a Board Member and lead the legal, ethics, compliance and external affairs portfolio while serving as the C-Suite leader for the country management team. I oversee a task force that carries out ILO (International Labour Organisation) guidelines regarding labour and modern slavery. I create forums for diversity and inclusion that are specifically targeted at women working in manufacturing. I lead training sessions at the national and regional levels, emphasising groups on speaking up (whistleblowing) at various levels and locations. I am part of the 2021 to 2024 Mentoring Program for Women in Business run by the Malaysia Australia Business Council.The values, I have driven in this role:• Current Board Member.• Delivered guidance to departments on HSE, manufacturing, sales & marketing, HR, finance, supply chain, and procurement.• Provided legal, regulatory, ethics, and compliance assistance through advisory and consultancy roles.• Analysed trends, business implications, and risk ratings by creating and implementing strategies for control and mitigation.• Spearheaded external affairs endeavours, encompassing regulatory, community engagement and CSR initiatives.• Recognised as mentee in 30% Club board mentoring scheme for women executives. Show less