ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Tech: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

M.S.: Purdue University

PROFILE SUMMARY

An accomplished consultant and thought leader in supply chain and operations, experienced in driving cost transformation, manufacturing excellence, and supply chain strategy across FMCG and multinational environments. Known for expertise in procurement, logistics, project management, and engineering, with a strong focus on aligning technology, process optimization, and business performance through cross-functional transformation initiatives.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

3 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Strategii At Work
Partner July 2024 - Present
- Partnering to expand supply chain consulting offerings to a broader client base.
- Supporting UNPAUSE clients with strategic solutions beyond supply chain transformation.

UNPAUSE Consulting Private Limited
Co-Founder October 2022 - Present
- Leading supply chain consulting engagements focused on delivering sustainable performance across procurement, manufacturing, planning, and logistics.
- Providing practical, execution-oriented strategies to improve value chain efficiency and resilience.

Kellogg Company
Senior Director - Supply Chain Sub Saharan Africa November 2019 - April 2022
- Led supply chain strategy for Africa region focusing on cost structure optimization and portfolio realignment.

Senior Director - SC Excellence Asia-Pacific & SC Director India June 2017 - October 2019
- Headed SC excellence for AMEA covering Australia, Asia, Africa, and Middle East.
- Deployed Kellogg Work System model to achieve sustainable operational performance.

Supply Chain Director February 2012 - May 2017
- Managed end-to-end supply chain including sourcing, planning, manufacturing, and logistics.
- Ensured supply chain provided a competitive advantage to business growth.

Britannia Industries Limited
GM - Projects, Engineering & Technology March 2011 - February 2012
- Managed corporate engineering projects and technology implementation across all business units.
- Led footprint transformation, capacity expansion, and Capex optimization.
- Developed technology and engineering strategy aligned to business goals.

Head - Cost Transformational Project November 2009 - February 2011
- Directed a value chain cost transformation initiative spanning procurement, planning, manufacturing, and delivery.
- Delivered measurable cost reductions through data analysis, ideation, and project execution.
- Partnered with consulting teams to implement process and cost efficiency improvements.

PepsiCo
EVP - Manufacturing Operations August 2007 - October 2009
- Headed technical operations for South Region, the largest and fastest-growing COBO region.
- Drove process optimization and performance improvements in manufacturing operations.

Hindustan Lever Limited
Manager 1994 - 2007
- Held multiple managerial roles overseeing production, operations, and supply chain.
- Contributed to manufacturing excellence and operational efficiency initiatives within FMCG production units.