Strengthen existing processes and internal controls
Internal audits by independent consultants
Operating Advisors / Management Consultants
Enablers of Value Creation
Operating Advisors with deep functional expertise to drive value creation in portfolio companies
Akshay Shah
Finance
20 years of Experience in Taxation & Audits
Awarded Degree on International Taxation
Served Clients across Sectors such as Information Technology, Engineering, Health Care, Construction
Served various Multinationals for their Indian operations
Venkat Iyer
Information Technology
> 30 years of experience of IT leadership experience
Implemented transformational projects in leading organizations
Previously, CIO at Wockhardt, managed an IT budget of USD~6 million, and a 75-member team
Designed and implemented automation and productivity-enhancing IT systems in Star TV, Pfizer, IBM, TVS Motor, Xerox, and Canon
Selected as one of India’s top 10 Chief Information Officers by the “CIO Association” in 2014
Prashant Karmalkar
Human Resources
Selected as one of India’s top 10 Chief Information Officers by the “CIO Association” in 2014
Previously led the Recruitment, Policies and ER function for Accenture India
Consulting experience with pedigreed organizations such as McKinsey and Deloitte
Worked across industries such as: Financial Services, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Coached senior business leaders for high performance and leadership across sectors
Thomas Xavier
Marketing
> 30 years of experience as a Marketing Communication Professional
Helps organization discover their purpose, to bring strategic clarity, unlock passion, and achieve market impact
Till 2014, Chairman and National Creative Director of Leo Burnett Orchard, leading its rise to Top 15 ranking in India
Led brand launches of IBM, Toyota, Hitachi, Ferrero, and Manhattan Credit Card
Partnered India’s brightest entrepreneurs at Air Deccan, Cavinkare, and Himalaya
Yogesh Bellani
Strategy & Growth
Over 20 years of experience in starting, building & scaling consumer businesses in India and Overseas.
Currently, Founder of Uttishta Partners Private Limited, a JV partner for international heritage brands like Pasta Zara, Darbo, and Ybarra in India. Building brands with an omnichannel play.
Previously CEO & Wholetime Director at Del Monte Foods India Private Limited (2008-2021) & Business Head, Kohinoor Ready to Eat Foods (2000-2007).
Advisory Board Member / Operating Partner & Advisor to leading Corporates & Private Equity & on the Advisory Board of leading Management Institutes & Start-Up Incubation Centres in India.
Passionate about coaching/mentoring and also teaching Strategy & Marketing at leading business schools in India.