Description

Ex-McKinsey strategy consultant (Junior Engagement Manager, Banking & Financial Services) with 17+ years across consulting, private banking, corporate strategy, and venture building.

Spent 3 years in the Chairman's Office at Piramal Group as strategic partner to Mr. Ajay Piramal — portfolio reviews, board preparation, and cross-functional execution. Then built digital lending operations and a national distribution network as Business Head with full P&L ownership.

Previously AVP at Kotak Mahindra Bank managing ₹100Cr+ UHNI portfolios. Also served as COO of a VC-backed startup (2 funding rounds) and founded one of India's largest pickleball community brands.

I bring consulting rigour with real operating depth — strategy to execution, not just slides.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Mumbai (up to 50km)

Kotak Mahindra Bank
Branch Manager
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2008 - January 2013 (5 years)
Mumbai, India
Kotak Wealth Management
• o Youngest Branch Manager in Kotak Mahindra Bank's history - owned branch P&L, sales targets, cross-selling, and regulatory compliance
• o Managed UHNI investment portfolios exceeding ₹100 crores (~$12M) across equities, debt, structured products, and alternatives at Kotak Wealth Management
• o Managed corporate client portfolios across five branches - trade forex income, CASA, asset deals, and term deposits
• o Cross-functional coordination across Treasury, CPC, Risk, and Process departments for client solutions
Sales funnel Team management Strategic planning Corporate strategy Market analysis
Mckinsey & Company
Consultant -> Junior Engagement Manager - Banking &
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2013 - January 2016 (3 years)
India
Financial Industry: Banking (80%), Technology Services (20%). Functions: Operations (30%), Digital (25%), Change Management (25%), Organisation (20%). O Led large-scale transformation for a leading Indian public sector bank; led productivity improvement for a private sector bank in Indonesia
• o Launched mobile application and established PMO for a top-5 Indian mutual fund house; redefined R&T contract terms
• o Set up Project Management Office for a leading NBFC; supported operational project management for a multinational financial institution
• o Designed and implemented productivity enhancement initiatives for a global multinational IT consulting company
Digital Transformation Corporate strategy Market analysis Strategic planning Sales funnel
Piramal Group
Strategy & Chairman's Office -> Head of
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2022 - January 2025 (3 years)
Mumbai, India
Business Verticals, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Chairman's Office: Strategic partner to Mr. Ajay Piramal. Developed 3-5 year plans for businesses and investee companies to enhance ROA and ROE. Conducted market mapping, competitor benchmarking, and business proposition development. Led technology implementations (CRM, E-loans, LOS). Built PMOs and change management initiatives for value creation.
• o Partnered with CEOs and CXOs of investee companies on strategic planning, performance diagnostics, and turnaround execution O Led end-to-end digital process design and set up Financial Services retail franchise with pan-India distribution
• o Prepared board materials, investment committee presentations, and strategic briefing packs for the Chairman Business Head (Housing Finance): Full P&L ownership of Insurance, Alternate Channels, Sales Planning, and Digital Distribution verticals.
• o Drove pan-India monthly insurance premium collections exceeding ₹12 crores (~$1.5M); achieved 75% unit penetration within 2 years O Launched productivity initiatives for 6,000+ frontline sales staff; led team of 50+ professionals
• o Established 20+ digital lead provider partnerships to leverage external data and reduce customer acquisition costs
◦ * Multiple awards for outstanding contributions across Chairman's Office and Housing Finance leadership
Corporate strategy Strategic planning Sales funnel Digital Transformation Market analysis