With close to 20 years of diverse experience across manufacturing, education, IT, and consulting, I am a seasoned professional with a passion for driving growth and transformation. I am currently a part of the Communications and Sustainability team at Orkla India, a leading food player in India, and a part of the Norwegian conglomerate Orkla.As a trusted advisor to the CEO and the founders, over the years, I have worked on various projects that span across business development, M&A, CSR, and internal communications. I was instrumental in managing the end-to-end deal cycle of one of the largest acquisitions in the Indian branded spices market, creating value for both the companies and the stakeholders. I also leveraged my analytical, business, and communication skills to support the CEO in planning, reviewing, and executing the corporate strategy and vision, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Prior to this, I was a member of the Business Transformation team at the Indian office of GEMS Education that launched eight CBSE schools across India in seven months in an intensely demanding business environment. Previously also worked with the Assurance and Business Advisory division at Arthur Andersen, Program Management and Bid Management teams at Hexaware Technologies.
Listed skills include Management Consulting, Team Management, Business Analysis, Program Management, and 15 others.