When decades of public service meet the velocity of corporate ambition, what emerges isn’t just experience—it’s wisdom. And few embody that fusion better than Bhartendu Shandilya.
Currently serving as Advisor – Corporate Affairs at the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Bhartendu is no stranger to leadership at scale. His career spans over two decades across pivotal government roles, most notably as the Resident Commissioner of Chandigarh, where he was instrumental in driving public policy reforms, building strategic alliances, and navigating the intricate landscape of governance with finesse.
But Bhartendu’s story goes far beyond titles.
From crafting regulatory frameworks and managing public sentiment, to fostering corporate partnerships and leading crisis responses during the COVID-19 pandemic, he has operated at the confluence of policy, politics, and purpose. His deep understanding of India’s legislative and bureaucratic machinery—paired with strategic insights into corporate governance—makes him a rare thinker and doer in today’s fast-evolving leadership landscape.
And now, he’s distilled that journey into something powerful: his Amazon bestselling book, Beyond Policy.
Why Beyond Policy Is Striking a Chord
What happens when a bureaucrat walks into a boardroom? That’s the question Beyond Policy begins with—but where it leads is even more compelling.
The book is not your typical memoir. Nor is it just a guidebook for policy wonks or executives. It’s a strategic playbook, a personal reflection, and a leadership manifesto rolled into one. Drawing from frontline governance, high-stakes negotiations, and leadership dilemmas, Bhartendu brings readers face to face with the complexities and contradictions of leadership—while offering over 100 actionable insights to thrive in them.
Whether it’s aligning cross-functional teams, building resilience during systemic change, or balancing moral authority with performance metrics—Beyond Policy challenges you to rethink what real impact looks like.
Bhartendu weaves in influences as varied as Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Verghese Kurien, and even Frank Sinatra to illustrate how values, vision, and voice can coexist in leadership. His storytelling is personal, his frameworks are practical, and his tone is refreshingly honest.
This is a book for:
- CXOs and founders navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems.
- Civil servants seeking relevance in a digital, private-sector-driven future.
- Young professionals hungry for clarity, direction, and inspiration.
In an age where leadership is often reduced to buzzwords and metrics, Beyond Policy dares to ask: what’s your deeper purpose?
A Career Built on Purpose, Not Position
What sets Bhartendu apart is his refusal to be boxed in—whether by role, sector, or definition of success. From his time as an Enforcement Officer in the VAT Department, to leading Chandigarh’s engagement with central ministries, to now shaping corporate public affairs at a top Indian conglomerate—he’s consistently blended integrity with innovation.
His contributions to policy design, regulatory advocacy, and institutional development have made him a trusted voice across both government corridors and corporate boardrooms. And in every chapter of Beyond Policy, that credibility shows.
If you’re looking for a book that doesn’t just inform but transforms, pick up Beyond Policy.
Because leadership isn’t about policy alone—it’s about the purpose beyond it.
A truly inspiring journey—a must-read book for all ! Congrats Bhartendu