Dhruv Soni

CEO

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines11 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 10+ years of consulting experience across multiple regions.
  • Expert in digital transformation for TMT leaders.
  • Proven track record of driving efficiency and growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications and Consulting expert focused on digital transformation and growth strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Management ConsultingTelecommunicationsDigital TransformationLeadershipEntrepreneurshipProject ManagementDigital StrategyBusiness Development

Other Skills

AI-driven efficiencyAlgorithmsAnalysisBrandingBusiness AnalyticsBusiness StrategyConsultingConsumer ProductsCost OptimizationCustomer ExperienceD2CData AnalysisDeal StrategyDesign ThinkingDigital Marketing

About

I help TMT Leaders and Tech founders in Southeast Asia move from legacy playbooks to Silicon Valley speed - navigating digital disruption with clarity, structure, and humanity. With 10+ years of consulting across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, I bridge boardroom strategy with on-the-ground execution. My focus: intelligent, reliable, and cost-efficient digital infrastructure that enables growth at human-scale. My work has supported: πŸ“ˆ Double-digit ARPU uplift through AI-enabled operations ⚑ 15–20% OPEX efficiency gains via network and energy audits 🌐 Cross-border growth launches for telco and digital players across SEA πŸ“© Link to my blog - for weekly insights on tech disruptions and winning strategies for telcos πŸ”— https://substack.com/@clarityindisruption I partner with regional operators, enterprise tech teams, and founder-led companies to: - Drive fiber rollout and asset restructuring - Scale B2B product growth in an AI-first market - Build organizations that match the speed of disruption without losing human context If you are a business leader in Southeast Asia seeking traction, transformation, or a new direction in TMT, let’s connect.

Experience

11 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Indra

APAC Lead - Telco & Media Strategy

Jul 2025 – Present Β· 11 mos Β· Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Β· Hybrid

  • Enabling intelligent, reliable, and cost-efficient digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. Themes-> Asset Carveouts, ARPU uplift, Network Efficiency, Monetisation, Enterprise growth, and AI-driven efficiency, SEA Telco Strategy, Digital Transformation, Open Access Policy and Regulations.
Management ConsultingTelecommunicationsDeal Strategy

Substack

Author - Clarity in Disruption

Oct 2024 – Present Β· 1 yr 8 mos

  • Substack newsletter - weekly insights and strategies for Telco leaders and Tech Founders to cut through digital disruption - with clarity, speed, and humanity.

Kd ventures

Growth Consultant - Live Commerce & D2C

Apr 2021 – Jul 2025 Β· 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Growth projects in India and Southeast Asia: Shopee (Philippines); Falhari (Shark Tank S1 Finalist); Upscalio (D2C roll-up)
LeadershipEntrepreneurship

Falhari - a fruitful habit

Investor and Growth Advisor (Shark Tank India Finalist)

Dec 2018 – Dec 2020 Β· 2 yrs Β· Gurgaon, Haryana

  • Started in 2015, Falhari is a D2C fresh fruits and fruit-based products brand with 5 delivery kitchens across NCR and Bangalore. Falhari's vision is to make fruit eating a habit among Indians.
LeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness Development

Arthur d. little

Senior Consultant (Telco & Media)

May 2015 – Dec 2021 Β· 6 yrs 7 mos Β· Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Delivered 40+ consulting projects in TMT and Public Sector across topics ranging from Digital Transformation, Procurement Strategy, Cost Optimisation, NW Ops, Carve-outs , M&A, DD, IPO support and corporate strategies for clients in the Middle East, SEA and Europe.
Project ManagementLeadershipDigital Strategy

Strategy&

Summer Associate

Apr 2014 – May 2014 Β· 1 mo Β· Mumbai Area, India

  • Developed 'Go-To-Market strategy' for retail sales growth of one of the largest Steel Manufacturer of India (achieved 70%secondary & 20% retail sales growth over 3 months)
Project Management

Ericsson telecommunications inc.

Research Engineer at Ericsson R&D

Jul 2012 – May 2013 Β· 10 mos Β· Bengaluru Area, India

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

BTech β€” Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Master's Degree β€” Business Management

KEDGE Business School

Master's Degree

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