Top GC Bijoya Roy To Join Google

Bijoya Roy, General Counsel, South Asia, Pernod Ricard has put papers. The acclaimed In-house Counsel will join tech giant Google. 

At Pernod Ricard, Roy's primary role was to support my CEO and the broader organizations leadership in their vision by delivering sound strategic advice. She was, the gatekeeper for all regulatory matters that may impact the company. She was also involved in supporting transactional work – creating the legal and compliance strategies that support our business and help it grow sustainably. 

To my team at Pernod - I remain your crazy, unconventional boss for another few months. You are each amazing, talented and wonderful individuals who have made my journey here so worthwhile and memorable. I have learnt so much from you. Post October, I am a friend and sounding board for life! 

To my future team - I look forward to meeting and getting to know all of you. I have big shoes to fill and I hope to do so in my own style and with a lot of help from you guys.

Here’s to transitions, change, loads of curiosity, collaboration and learning - and all the wonderful things that come with it, wrote Roy in a LinkedIn post.

A dual-qualified lawyer, Roy started her career with Tata Housing Development Company Limited. Over the course of her career, she has worked with Flipkart, Asian Paints Ltd, Eastman Kodak Company and Thomson Reuters.