Lead - Ease of Doing Business

Job Description : Executive Director, Ease of Doing Business

Department : Ease of Doing Business (EoDB)

Overall Purpose of the Job

To lead Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) agenda by driving policy advocacy, regulatory reforms, and implementation partnerships with central and state governments. The role involves shaping strategic inputs for improving India’s business climate, simplifying compliance processes, enhancing regulatory predictability, and fostering industry–government collaboration. The incumbent will also oversee the financial and operational management of the EoDB vertical and

guide the team in executing reform initiatives.

Job Specifications & Key Performance Indicators

Specific Key Areas /

Policy Formulation & Regulatory Reforms

• Develop actionable recommendations for improving India’s EoDB ranking and business environment;

draft submissions to central and state governments.

Government & Industry Interface

Engage with DPIIT, NITI, other relevant Ministries and also State governments to advocate

recommendations.

State-Level Reform Implementation

Partner with state governments to track reform progress and provide capacity-building support.

Member Consultations & Task Forces

Coordinate the work with task forces on EoDB and related areas.

Research, Surveys & Oversee EoDB content generation, member Reports surveys, and report ensure high-quality data analysis and actionable insights.

Team & Financial Management

mentor staff and align deliverables with organisational goals.

Strategic Thought Leadership

Position organization as a key knowledge partner on business reforms and competitiveness through papers, dialogues, and workshops.

Qualifications

Key Competencies Required