Entrepreneur and strategic advisor with 25 years of experience across 10 countries and 4 continents, with a strong focus on sustainability, mobility, and business transformation. Holding dual Master’s degrees, including one in Sustainable Development, his work today centres on driving Sustainability Innovation across strategy consulting and venture-building engagements for corporates and MSMEs.
Founder of Sthaar Consulting, where he works with a global network of subject matter experts, sustainability specialists, and strategic partners to build a consulting platform focused on enabling businesses transition toward resilient, future-ready models. Co-founder of Kwanzaa Lifestyle, a venture focused on developing sustainable materials and lifestyle products addressing textile and agricultural waste challenges in India.
As a strategic consultant and venture builder, he enables organisations to design and execute growth strategies that integrate business, finance, technology, and sustainability. His experience spans working with over 45 corporates, MSMEs, and startups—supporting business transformation, investor readiness, and market expansion. His work also includes policy research and advisory for policy entrepreneurs and Government of India initiatives, along with supporting global MNCs in establishing and scaling their presence in India.
Geospatial technologist with nearly three decades of experience across Delivery Management, Business Development, Product Innovation, Strategic Planning, and Quality & Process Improvement. Proven track record in building and scaling profitable geospatial businesses across India and the Middle East. With a strong foundation in geosciences and geospatial technologies, he effectively bridges the gap between technical capabilities and real-world user applications. He has supported large organisations in addressing complex business and societal challenges using GNSS and LiDAR-based data capture, mapping, advanced 2D/3D spatial analytics, data science, machine learning, big data, and real-time analytics. A Life Member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, he is also a frequent speaker and panel chair at global forums.
Industry focus area: Government, Defence, Power, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Dipl.-Ing. with over two decades of experience in designing, developing, and operating satellite-based solutions for smart mobility systems. Brings strong leadership across IT and telecommunications, with deep expertise in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), particularly in electronic tolling and EETS. Has held key roles as Sales Manager, Bid Manager, and Project Manager across leading technology firms, delivering complex projects across Europe, North America, and Asia. With a multicultural background and global exposure, he thrives in international environments.
A regular contributor to Thinking Highways and speaker at global forums, he is recognised for his insights in satellite-based tolling and mobility innovation.
Advisor to the European Commission
Seasoned, growth-oriented global finance and business partner with almost two decades of experience across building and scaling businesses. Expertise spans strategy, budgeting, reporting, restructuring, turnarounds, shared services, accounting, audit, cash management, fundraising, M&A, integration, and operations. Proven track record in streamlining business processes to drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. Strong capability in designing and implementing financial controls, systems, and productivity improvements, alongside leading change management initiatives. Brings deep leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage across all organisational levels. Possesses strong accounting systems expertise with end-to-end implementation experience across multiple geographies.
Expertise in funding for startup's and organic/inorganic M&A growth
Business Intelligence and Analytics professional with 18+ years of experience in the BFSI sector, spanning roles as Business Engagement Lead, Technical Manager, Solution Designer, and Senior Developer across global firms including TCS, Hexaware, and Tech Mahindra. Delivered projects for leading institutions such as AXA Insurance (UK), Westpac (Australia), and International SOS (Singapore). Currently based in the UK, leading analytics delivery for AXA. Brings strong expertise in data warehousing, ETL, and business analytics, with Six Sigma Green Belt credentials. Known for driving data-led decision-making, managing global teams, and delivering measurable business value through structured execution and continuous improvement.
BFSI industry expertise in building large technology programs in UK & Australia
Seasoned enterprise technology executive with 20+ years of experience across the GCC, building and scaling B2B sales in cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and digital transformation. Trusted advisor to banks, governments, free zones, aviation, and telecom leaders across the Middle East, Africa, and India, with a strong record of converting complex solutions into long-term, revenue-generating relationships. To Sthaar he brings experiences in security solutions deployment for large MNC's and corporates in MEA region. Brings strong go-to-market expertise, CXO networks, and an operator mindset in deal structuring, partnerships, and account growth, effectively bridging India, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe across diverse markets.
MEA region deal-structuring expertise with Bank's, Free-zones and MNC's
Leader with 25+ years of experience across India’s banking sector at HDFC Bank, quality management at the National Centre for Quality Management, and Dubai’s strategic ecosystems including TECOM Investments (Dubai Holding), Dubai Design District, Dubai Studio City, and Expo City Dubai. Combines corporate leadership with an entrepreneurial lens, having built ventures across real estate, business consulting, marketing, PR, media, and publishing. Brings strong expertise in strategy, brand building, partner relationships, and ecosystem access.
Known for enabling ventures to move from positioning to first revenue, and scaling them into category-defining brands through sharp execution and market insight.
Deep expertise in brand building, PR and publishing & Dubai's real estate space