PricewaterhouseCoopers Services LLP (one of 'Big4' multinational professional services firms) | Mumbai, India

• Manager, Deals Strategy
  • Led diverse teams of analysts and consultants, managing end-to-end delivery of CDD, and strategy engagements for clients across sectors, ensuring project commercials, and risk and compliance management; achieved repeat business and 10/10 CSAT in engagements.
  • Supported multiple sales and business development efforts, and project conversions.
  • Managed the professional development of assigned team and mentees, including periodical performance appraisals and rewards.
  • Led a team of 4-8 consultants to deliver a 'supply chain transformation’ strategy and 'accelerated' implementation for leading consumer durables and appliances brand; achieved an overall business de-risking of 25% (by revenue) by Sept’24 on track to achieve 40-45% by Dec’24 by implementing a mix of ‘catalogue buying’, strategic sourcing, and local assembly operations.
  • Led a team of 4 consultants to support a leading Indian conglomerate with sell-side due-diligence and advisory for their domestic and international sports franchises (IPL, WIPL, Cricket, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho). Managed to estimate and justify the future auction values of BCCI media properties for the IPL 2028-32 five-year period; received PwC award for delivering differentiated content, showcasing thought leadership, and delivering outstanding engagement quality.
  • Led a team of 3 consultants to support a leading Indian conglomerate with the commercial due-diligence of a UK-based sports and hospitality asset (county cricket franchise, stadium and 4-star hotel, golf course, and spa).
  • Led a team of 2-4 consultants to support 
    • a leading (Big-4) professional services firm leadership with the advisory market entry strategy for Nepal.
    • an auto-ancillary manufacturer with a manufacturing footprint strategy refresh.
    • a leading Japanese conglomerate with the commercial due-diligence (CDD) of an Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor. 
    • an Australian University with an India-entry strategy for their UG and PG programs.
    • a leading KSA-based conglomerate with the commercial due-diligence (CDD) of exclusive MENA distributor of ‘high-performance specialty coatings’ (exclusive supplier to ARAMCO).
    • a leading Indian automotive manufacturer with the commercial due-diligence (CDD) of their auto-component manufacturer and supplier as part of their vertical integration strategy.
       

Axience Consulting (Mumbai-based professional services boutique) | Mumbai, India

• Manager
  • Led a team of 2-4 consultants to support a UK-based fund with corporate finance and sell-side advisory support (capital raise, MIS, reporting, audit) for India portfolio comprising one logistics asset and two renewable energy assets, representing portfolio companies during due-diligence and deal negotiations.
  • Supported in the bid and win for an 8-month ‘on-site’ engagement to support Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank or ADIB (one of the largest Islamic banking operations in the world) with their digital transformation initiatives.
     

Allcargo Logistics Limited (one of India’s largest integrated logistics multinationals and global leader in LCL consolidation) | Mumbai, India

• Assistant Manager – M&A, Strategy
  • Integral part of a three member M&A and Strategy team (Chairman’s Office) tasked with the responsibility to drive overall group revenue and earnings via inorganic growth, strategic partnerships, and divestments.
  • Supported in the transaction management, due-diligence, and acquisition of a leading public-listed logistics company for surface and express logistics play creating an integrated and multi-modal logistics offering for customers.
  • Supported in the transaction management, due-diligence, synergy assessment, and acquisition bid for a leading public-listed container train operator (CTO business for CTO+CFS+ICD+CL positioning) in line with the strategy of being an end-to-end, multi-modal, integrated logistics solution in the market.
  • Supported in the transaction management, due-diligence, and acquisition of a leading JNPT-based CFS to augment core business and capacity and capabilities.
  • Supported in the investment pitch and invitations to strategic partners and sponsors for then proposed restructured business units and carve-outs.
  • Scouted for acquisition and partnership opportunities across air, rail, and surface freight by liaising with investment bankers and target companies.
  • Supported in the internal strategy and thesis development for short-term and long-term growth of the overall group and its business units, internal reporting and communication to the board of directors, Chairman and MD, and leadership teams.
  • Supported in the internal evaluation of growth avenues and strategic alliances, and pre-deal diligence of acquisition targets.
     

Praxis Global Alliance (leading multinational professional services firms) | Mumbai, India

• Associate Consultant – FIG (Financial Investors Group)
  • Integral member of the firms Strategy and Commercial Due-Diligence (CDD) engagements for marquee VC/PE funds focused on ecommerce, consumer-internet and technology investments.
  • Supported in the commercial due-diligence (CDD) of India’s leading ed-tech company for large global fund.
  • Supported in commercial due-diligence (CDD) of a leading omni-channel home improvement and furniture e-retailer for a large global fund.
  • Supported in the commercial due-diligence (CDD) of :
    • a leading omni-channel pharmacy for a large global fund
    • a leading B2B online travel consolidator (flights+hotels) for a large global fund
    • a leading B2B+B2C online travel aggregator or OTA for a leading hotels aggregator
    • a leading milk additives manufacturer for a large global fund
    • an energy and utilities consulting company for a large global fund
  • Supported in the 'outside-in' India market strategy review based on 180+ unique stakeholder interactions and assessment for a leading global cloud-CRM company.
  • Supported in the identification and prioritization of business adjacencies and global expansion opportunities for a leading global hotels aggregator.
  • Supported in the productivity enhancement strategy for a leading global recruitment advisory firm based on stakeholder interactions and time-motion studies.
  • Supported in the 'outside-in' market diligence of Indian storage batteries market.
  • Supported in the ‘grocery’ category strategy for a leading e-retailer.
     

Liases Foras Real Estate Rating and Research | Mumbai, India

• Assistant Manager - Consulting
  • Manage a team of analysts, data engineers and GIS specialists to formulate and deliver real estate advisory solutions for financial institutions (retail banks, PE funds), government agencies, and real estate developers.
  • Led a team of associates to support real estate developers with market entry, pricing strategy. commercial and retail feasibility, best-use, affordable housing and residential development strategy studies.
  • Supported in the land acquisition and compensation assessment for State of Maharashtra and Maharashtra Road Development Authority (Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway).
  • Supported in the research and delivery of commercial feasibility assessment based on >1Million property transaction data for a leading Indian commercial RE developer.
  • Supported in the research and delivery of pure rental residential project feasibility assessment based on >10Million rental transaction data sets for a leading Indian real estate developer.

• Awarded the PwC 'Above and Beyond' Award [2023] for delivering differentiated content showcasing thought leadership and delivering outstanding engagement quality (broadcasting and IPL franchise value)
• Awarded a one-week international development program with 50+ PwC international nominees [2024]

• Master of Planning (M.Plan) -  Centre for Environment Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad | India
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | India

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by KPMG

• Finalist at IIM Ahmedabad Institute-level marketing case competition (Mar-Quest, 2024)
• Keen interest in animal welfare; care-giver to one majestic canine at home and aspire to own an animal farm one day
• Won First and Third Place in VNIT Institute-level Football Tournament and Band Contest respectively
• Represented HFHS and secured First Place in District-level Football Tournament, represented Bombay Scottish School in State-level Football Tournament