Misha Lulla

Experience

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  Intertek

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

  Leveraging on existing network of inspection agencies and customer base, created and developed an independent business stream of commercial inspections. Creating alliances with agencies and 3PL to ensure penetration into various industries (Heavy automobile, food grains, scrap metals, cloth testing, metal pipe testing, Electronic Industries). Providing clients with the ultimate customer service in the area of independent inspection services. Managed and lead a team for one of the most challenging Government Contract (Saudi Arabian Standards Organization), ensuring that TAT and optimal customer services were delivered at the most toughest period to the most challenging group of traders. Striking a balance between Industry and Trade Regulatory bodies, by influencing decisions to be balanced for trade purposes.

  • Commercial Manager - Inspection Services & Quality Management Representative M.E.

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  • Country Manager (SASO)

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2003
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  Canon Middle East

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Regulatory Trade Compliance & Export Control Specialist (Middle East) & Environmental Systems Manage

  Lead Regulatory Compliance in the area of product certification in compliance with various governmental regimes (TRA, CITC, TRA, JISM, SASO, KASO etc.). Developed US re-export compliance program for sanctioned country business operations. Lead Environmental Management Systems Certification.

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  Emaar Properties

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Senior Corporate Excellence Officer

  Adding excellency edge to the organization by way of driving continual improvement programs across the organization, lead Environmental and Quality Management systems team, developed a cross functional teams to establish a culture of continual improvement. Lead employee retention programs.

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  Hewlett-Packard Middle East FZE.,

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Global Trade Compliance Manager - MEMA

  Manage the customs and export compliance requirements in MEMA region, with key focus on Sanctioned country operations and develop Internal Control Program for the sub region.

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise Asia Pacitic

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Global Business Engagement Manager - Engerprise Group

  Manage and service business needs of HP's Enterprise Business Unit as an account with the objective of gaining insights on the business strategy and key projects and programs for pro-active risk mitigation. - Conceptualized the engagement strategy,- Identified key connect points in the business units and developed a value statement.- Established a regular governance model with the business unit and internally within Global Trade to share out the information to enable better resourcing and planning. - Conceptualized an engagement model by establishing key deliverable for the business unit.- Spear headed a duty mitigation program (Free trade agreement) in APJ region - resulting in <USD 500K in duty savings Show less

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  HP

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2020

  Manage and maintain the trade compliance infrastructure at HP, this comprises of Customs (WTO), US and other National export and re-export regulations thereby mitigating risks for the Organization. - Develop annual programs focused on compliance risks and possibility of process automation/ simplification- Manage a team of Subject Matter Experts in the field Trade Compliance e.g. Origin, Inter Company Customs Valuation, HTS, ECCN, SPL, Embargo, Antiboycott, EAR etc.- Strategize, develop and forsee implementation of Compliance Assurance plans & programs- Internal and external engagement with Industry consultants, outside counsel, BIS, CBP; Internally with various business units and functional partners (TAX, Internal Audit, Business units, R&D teams, Finance etc.)- Develop compliance communication strategy and implement- Establish a governance model for ensuring compliance risks globally can be captured and incorporated in planning future direction- Lead Corporate driven initiatives e.g. Competencies, Robotics.. Show less Provide timely trade compliance consultation & guidance to EMEA Regional Business's with the objective of enable business growth, risk mitigation, compliance with US and National regulations and offer value added services.- Manage and lead EMEA Trade Compliance team focusing trade export and customs controls, - Prep the Organization for Union Customs Code (UCC)- Drive advocacy regional export compliance efforts in - Conceptualized and developed engagement and trade compliance strategy for the region- Drive regional executive level engagement and communication- Lead regional programs and external governmental audits. - Recognized for delivering the best Regional Trade Compliance Team. Show less

  • Global Trade Compliance Manager

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Global Trade Compliance Manager

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Global Trade Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Controls Manager

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2017
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  Western Digital

  Mar 2020 - now

  Director