Managing Partner Beneffect Consultants, Partner X-PM {leading player in Interim Management Services}, Founding Member WIL & Charter of TiE, Mumbai. During his professional journey of over 35 years, he has been associated with various Industries including Shipping, Paints, FMCG, Media & Internet Ventures, Food & Beverage. Has worked with companies like SCI, Asian Paints, Marico, Benckiser India, Network 18, Bharti BT Internet, Barista Coffee and Birdy’s. He was instrumental in successfully setting up CNBC India’s operations and launch of Mantra Online Internet Services. He began his entrepreneurial journey with the setting up of www.khuljasimsim.com, an e-commerce website and Cafe Networks, an ICICI Venture funded company. Subsequently, he also founded a unique leisure activity retail business - The Colour Factory™. He now advises SMEs in India on developing and executing business & brand strategy, scaling up operations and developing systems and processes to manage growth. He is a Certified Executive Coach and mentors Young Entrepreneurs. He is also a Jury member of Concurs SAI & Member of Outstanding Speakers Bureau.

Accomplished Leader with 30+ years in Pharmaceutical, OTC, Medical Nutrition & Food industry. Has exposure of managing operations in diverse local and international geographies in Asia Pacific and Africa where he has successfully lead multicultural teams. He played pivotal role in successful launch of multiple new business lines / products, opening up new emerging markets besides managing P&L responsibilities. He has to his credit experience of turning around underperforming business and setting up Sales & Supply Chain networks for various MNC & Indian companies.

Practicing Company Secretary with solid experience in Secretarial Audits, SEBI & Stock Exchange Compliances, Incorporation of Companies and Company Management, Change Services & Approval Services, Filings with Registrar of Companies under MCA 21 regime, Inspection of Charges and Documents at the Registrar of Companies, Preparation of Search Report, Maintenance of Statutory Records, appearing before the CLB/NCLT & RD’s office for hearings. He is an Associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a Registered Trademark Agent.

Accomplished finance professional with experience of operating in an international environment at CEO/CFO levels for over two decades spanning across varied industries such as Public Accounting & Consulting, Pharmaceuticals and Financial Shared Services/Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). He has been involved in various assignments involving Operations Consulting and Process Reengineering with the aim of improving operating efficiency, enhancing margins, cost optimisation and cost reduction as also re-structuring operations, undertaking Finance Function Transformation and setting up of Finance Shared Services.

Collaborative team player with deep knowledge in specialty drug development and product commercialization based on “on-the-ground” leadership experience in the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry. He comes with close to 30 years of experience of working in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment and played a crucial role in building the Pharmaceutical business in India where he managed Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Strategic Planning functions for both Indian and Multinational companies. In his current role he has successfully advised clients on building product portfolio and leading them to successful product launches, targeted acquisitions, and licensing agreements in the Life Sciences industry.