Aditya (A.D.) Venkatesh Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Az

Boutique consulting firm that catalyzes and delivers sustained innovation, growth and change via data, analytics, design thinking, process excellence, capability development, learning and experimentation for mid-size and large organizations.Conducted multi-sector market opportunity assessments and identified $100MM + market expansion opportunities for a leading equipment manufacturer, including the go to market strategy design and roadmaps. Guided activation of a $100MM+ innovation platform for a global snacking brand conglomerate seeking to accelerate commercialization efforts via customer need, business models, channel dynamics and routes to market to maximize impact on brands and channel partners.Delivered 12% deal close rate with distribution partners for a mid-size consumer products company via commercial effectiveness, process improvement and digital enablement programs. Enhanced Top 20 customer value propositions and trained 100+ sales force team on account planning, management, and sales enablement tools.Enabled deeper customer connections for a global packaging company by implementing commercial effectiveness and account management programs across four regional teams. Developed Key Account Management playbook for global accounts. Identified and secured leadership support for an inorganic market and segment expansion opportunity for a global flow management equipment conglomerate via global market opportunity assessment.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

We help teams and organizations unlock trapped human potential through transformation programs and make flourishing a competitive edge.

Greater Chicago Area

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Toledo, Ohio Area

Led the strategy and development function globally, responsible for driving growth strategy development, implementation, alignment and metrics. Served as a key member of the change management team to support launch of new consumer/market centric growth strategy and led strategic priorities related to process design/improvement, commercial capability development, program/project management and customer analytics.

San Francisco

Led the sale, scoping, design and delivery of client projects with a focus on brand strategy, activation, innovation strategy and portfolio development.

Phoenix, Arizona Area / Singapore / Chicago

Led the sale, scope, design, and profitable delivery of innovation programs across diverse clients and co-led business development initiatives for consumer packaged goods and natural resource verticals. Served the as offering lead for breakthrough venturing solution and innovation lead on key client account teams. In 2009, co-led the launch of the innovation practice in the Asia Pacific region.Developed and activated innovation and growth portfolios with 2X-4X multi-year market expansion potential for mid-size and large Industrial, CPG, F&B, and Hospitality brands, while upgrading innovation, technology, and commercial capabilities to gain executional advantages.

Chicago

Led design, delivery, and management of diverse client projects for operations consulting firm, including internal competency building and business development initiatives.

Cincinnati

Led the research and analytics function for a boutique strategy consulting firm engaging with Fortune 500 companies on growth and competitive strategy issues, with a consumer products goods and food and beverage sector focus

Chennai Area, India

Responsible for business development for the southern region (4 states), lease & loan pricing, client risk assessment and marketing of financial products to corporate clientele.

Chennai Area, India

Managed merchant banking and syndication services for a 10-client portfolio

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

M.A., Economics

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics