Aashutosh Sinha

Director of Engineering

Gurgaon, Haryana, India16 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

16+ years in Strategy Consulting across multiple sectors
Expert in Mobility and Energy Transition strategies
Certified Supply Chain Professional with global experience

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Strategy Consultant specializing in Automotive and Industrial sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyStrategic InitiativesStrategy ConsultingStrategic PlanningSupply Chain Management

Other Skills

Account ManagementAnalyticsBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness Process DesignBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Process Re-engineeringBusiness TransformationCompetitive AnalysisConsultingDistribution NetworkDue DiligenceFinancial AdvisoryFinancial Modeling

About

I have led complex advisory, implementation, and transaction assignments for clients in the Automotive, Industrial, and Consumer Goods sectors, with a focus on Mobility, Energy Transition & Industrials. I have 16+ years of experience in Strategy Consulting, working with CXOs and Boards to drive strategic decision support and value creation, performance improvement, and business planning. I have delivered multiple engagements on diversification strategy, market entry, operating model design, manufacturing strategy, profitability improvement, and mobility strategy. I have steered large transformation and performance improvement programs across geographies, including India, US, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. I have also developed long-term strategic roadmaps, growth and M&A strategies, commercial due diligence, financial modelling, competitive benchmarking, consumer trend and business disruption assessment, and feasibility studies for my clients. I am a Certified Supply Chain Professional and have completed Accelerated Development Program from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Experience

Kimbal

Director

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Business PlanningGrowth StrategiesBusiness StrategyStrategic InitiativesStrategic PartnershipsAccount Management

Self-employed

Independent Advisor- Strategy & Performance Improvement

Dec 2024 – Feb 2025 · 2 mos

Nri (nomura research institute)

3 roles

Principal

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Led client relationship management, business development, and execution of advisory engagements in Mobility and Industrial sectors.
Defined growth, diversification, and M&A strategies, validating investment thesis for value creation.
Designed GTM & operating models, assessed market potential, and defined entry strategies for new products and geographies.

Strategic PlanningStrategic InitiativesStrategic VisionStrategy ExecutionStrategy ConsultingTeam Leadership+2

Senior Manager

Apr 2019 – May 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Business development, account management & handling complex advisory, implementation & transaction assignments;
Co-authoring opinion leadership on Automotive & Mobility for leading business & industry magazines
Select engagements include Diversification Strategy & Transaction Advisory, Market entry, and operating model design.

Strategic PlanningStrategic InitiativesStrategic VisionStrategy ExecutionStrategy ConsultingTeam Leadership+2

Manager

Jul 2018 – Mar 2019 · 8 mos

Business development, account management & handling complex advisory, implementation & transaction assignments
Select engagements include Market entry and operating model design, Manufacturing strategy and turnaround, Profitability improvement, Mobility strategy

Strategic PlanningStrategic InitiativesStrategic VisionStrategy ExecutionStrategy ConsultingTeam Leadership+3

Gap

Manager, Strategy

Jun 2016 – Jun 2018 · 2 yrs · New Delhi Area, India

Strategy lead for $3 Bn product category-3 portfolio brands viz Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy closely working with global teams
Product: Product group categorization & Long range planning
Sourcing: Supply chain design to support product LRPs through country/partner strategy and strategic partnerships
Costs: Optimal cost strategies leveraging economies of scale and sourcing contract structuring
Speed & flexibility: Led cross functional teams for vendor negotiations to enable shorter lead times enabling higher gross margin & lower markdown

Strategic PlanningStrategic InitiativesStrategic VisionStrategy ExecutionTeam LeadershipPresentations+2

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2 roles

Senior Consultant

Promoted

Oct 2013 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Engagements handled primarily in Automotive & telecom sectors focused around:
Corporate strategy & business planning
Commercial due diligence, valuation and financial modeling
Market entry & growth strategy
Operations improvement & enterprise cost reduction
Program management of large corporate projects

Strategic PlanningStrategic InitiativesStrategy ExecutionStrategy ConsultingTeam LeadershipPresentations+1

Consultant

May 2011 – Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Engagements handled in Manufacturing & automotive sector around
Market entry & growth strategy
Supply chain (procurement & logistics) cost optimization
Integrated business planning (S&OP)
Business process re-engineering

Strategic PlanningStrategic InitiativesStrategy ExecutionStrategy ConsultingTeam LeadershipPresentations+1

Ge oil and gas

Internship

Apr 2010 – May 2010 · 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

Sourcing strategy and due diligence for localised manufacturing of GE O&G products

Strategy ExecutionMicrosoft Excel

Tata motors ltd

Assistant Manager

Jul 2007 – Jun 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos · Pune Area, India

1. Supplier Account Manager for quality improvement of input aggregates of vendors
2. Process and systems audit of vendors as per TS16949/ISO guidelines
3. Pokayoke, Kaizen, 5S, Statistical Process Control tools implementation at vendor locations

Strategic PlanningStrategic InitiativesStrategy ExecutionMicrosoft ExcelSupply Chain Management