Headline

PwC Strategy& - Private Equity Value Creation | Corporate Strategy and M&A | Product Manager | IIM Shillong MBA’24

About

Currently contributing as a Management Trainee-Strategy at Piramal Pharma, leveraging expertise in M&A, financial modeling, and market analysis to drive strategic initiatives. Played a key role in formulating a 5-Year Strategic Roadmap for Piramal Critical Care and identifying growth opportunities in the EU-5 and US markets. Collaborated with stakeholders to evaluate financing options and align business objectives with actionable investment strategies. Identified key M&A opportunities for Piramal consumer Products.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

codex

cursor

lovable

ChatGPT

Luma AI

Work experience

Experienced Associate at Strategy&, Feb 2026 - Present · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, PEVC Tech Strategy Deals - US

Founder at Kilu, Jul 2025 - Feb 2026 · 8 mos, On-site, • Conducted structured research with 100+ creators and 30+ brands, identifying trust gaps and defining core collaboration pain points • Prioritized features using the RICE framework and launched the full-fledged professional networking platform for creators and brands with analytics-backed profiles, geo-discovery, and standardized proposal workflows • Built platform architecture using Supabase and AI-assisted tools (Lovable, Cursor), reducing development cycles by 60% and enabling rapid weekly releases • Developed the GTM strategy and launched multi-channel marketing (UGC content, Instagram, creator outreach, Facebook groups, Meta Ads), generating 2,000+ platform hits and early user traction

Management Trainee-Strategy | M&A | Investor Relations at Piramal Pharma Ltd, Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Led the development of 5-Year Strategy Plan for Piramal Critical Care, enhancing the initial market analysis by 60% and identified potential products for the EU-5 and US Markets • Executed financial analysis to meet PCC’s growth objectives and collaborated with key stakeholders to identify & strategize critical investments required for PCC’s expansion plans • Evaluated financing options to expedite PPL’s M&A efforts, enhancing competitive positioning • Conducted in-depth financial modeling and structured deals, leveraging extensive market research on comparable transactions to ensure strategic alignment and maximize deal value • Developed and led the M&A strategy for Piramal Consumer Products Division, identifying key segments & acquisition opportunities to drive expansion of Piramal's FMCG portfolio • Developed a strategic brand positioning and messaging framework for PPS, enhancing market perception through competitive analysis and targeted value proposition improvements • Developed a comprehensive Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for Piramal's CDMO business in Europe, including a targeted marketing plan projected to increase qualified leads by 20%

Strategic Business Consultant Co-op at Appficiency Inc., Apr 2023 - May 2023 · 2 mos, Ontario, Canada, - Developed Strategic Project Roadmap and conducted impact analyses to optimize project scope, enhance decision-making & align stakeholders on milestones, driving product delivery - Created and Maintained detailed RAP Sheets for each project phase, ensuring transparent communication of requirements, actions, and priorities across cross-functional teams - Facilitated User Requirement Gathering Sessions and integrated client feedback, resulting in a 30% improvement in project alignment through effective stakeholder management - Produced 20+ Reports, Lucidchart & Dashboards to enhance onboarding efficiency by 25% and reduce project adjustments by 20%, contributing to streamlined processes & collaboration

Office Bearer at International Relations Committee | IIM Shillong, Oct 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos, - Spearheaded talks with ~50 international universities, successfully securing 3 global business school partnerships, & expanded Student Exchange Program opportunity 16-folds in 8 months - Organized IIM Shillong's first International Week successfully for a batch of ~700 students, and hosted 7 renowned international faculties, 22 international students from across the globe - Orchestrated a panel discussion featuring the Indian Ambassadors to Spain and Croatia while nurturing connections with U.S. Embassy for collaboration on building international relations

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Shillong

Bachelor of Technology, CSE, KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, GHAZIABAD