ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Finance & Marketing): XLRI Jamshedpur

PROFILE SUMMARY

A seasoned government advisory and public-private partnership (PPP) specialist with 20+ years of experience in strategic consulting, project finance, and policy implementation. Extensive expertise in advising governments, multilateral agencies, and private sector organisations on PPP transactions, monitoring and evaluation, due diligence, and sustainable development initiatives. Strong track record of leading cross-border engagements across infrastructure, agriculture, food processing, and social sectors, with experience working alongside global institutions and public bodies. Skilled in strategic planning, financial modelling, project management, and policy advisory across emerging markets.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

1 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Self-employedIndependent Consultant September 2024 – Present- Provide PPP Advisory, financial expertise, and project management consulting for sustainable development projects- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of government policies and projects across agriculture, aquaculture, food processing, and dairy sectors- Lead access to finance initiatives and pre/post-funding due diligence for multilateral development agencies- Deliver technical assistance to governments and private sector clients applying for grants and funding

National Commodities Management Services LimitedVP - Projects and Consulting February 2023 – August 2024- Led consulting practice for government and private sector clients in project finance and strategic advisory- Managed large-scale PPP transactions and policy implementation projects for agricultural and food processing sectors

EYVice President July 2018 – February 2023- Led Government Advisory practice delivering PPP transactions, policy development, and performance evaluation projects- Conducted due diligence for international financial institutions (World Bank, IFC, DFID) on banking sector investments- Advised governments on strategic planning, program effectiveness, and policy review across infrastructure and agriculture- Managed cross-border engagements across South Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean

KPMGAssociate Director November 2015 – June 2018- Led government advisory engagements for strategic planning, PPP transactions, and policy development- Executed due diligence assignments for multilateral development agencies on financial sector investments

PricewaterhouseCoopers IndiaManager - GRID (Government & Regulatory Infrastructure Development) May 2011 – October 2015- Conducted due diligence of banks for DFID, IFC, and other investors; developed MSME banking products- Delivered performance evaluation, policy review, and PPP transaction advisory for government clients- Provided strategic planning, partner identification, and transaction support for private sector clients

Yes BankSenior Manager - Infrastructure Advisory (Agri Infrastructure) June 2007 – April 2011- Executed valuations, arranged growth capital, and scouted strategic partners for agri-infrastructure clients- Developed vision documents and concept notes for government schemes in agriculture and food processing- Conducted performance evaluation of government schemes across dairy, seed research, food processing, and agri markets