Pankaj Sonwane

Associate Consultant

London, United Kingdom11 yrs 11 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI strategy and digital transformation.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
  • Strong focus on practical AI solutions for business.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Corporate Strategy expert with a strong focus on AI and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai StrategyDigital TransformationAi Product ManagementStrategy ConsultingBusiness StrategyCustomer ExperienceBusiness Process ImprovementSales StrategyCorporate StrategyBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementProduct Development

Other Skills

AI AdoptionAI GovernanceAI IntegrationAI Readiness & Maturity AssessmentAI SolutionsAcquisition IntegrationActive ListeningAgile Project ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Backlog ManagementBudget ManagementBusiness AcumenBusiness Advisory Services

About

I’m part of the BlueVerse AI Advisory team at LTIMindtree, working with organisations across the UK and Europe to identify the right use cases, shape adoption plans, and guide teams through the change that GenAI and Agentic AI bring. Much of my work involves listening closely, asking the right questions, and translating needs into AI workflows that actually make sense for the business. My goal is to make AI practical and not hype, not experiments or pilots that go nowhere but solutions that help people work better and organisations perform stronger. My Key Focus Areas: 1) AI Readiness & Maturity Assessment 2) Use Case Discovery & Prioritisation 3) ROI Modelling & Value Measurement 4) GenAI / Agentic AI Adoption Pathways 5) Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Advisory 6) Collaborative Change Management I believe the future of AI depends as much on human alignment as on technical innovation.

Experience

11 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Ltimindtree

4 roles

Associate Principal Consultant

Sep 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · On-site

  • Key Projects
  • Leading UK Dairy Company – AI Readiness Assessment, Use Case Discovery & ROI Prioritisation
  • 1) Conducted cross-functional AI & analytics maturity assessment to identify process inefficiencies and data bottlenecks
  • 2) Led use case discovery & prioritisation workshops to evaluate feasibility & business value; selected 3 high-impact use cases
  • 3) Developed ROI-backed business cases, KPI frameworks, and a phased AI adoption roadmap aligned to customer growth strategy
  • UK based Real Estate MNC – AI-powered Analytics Product Strategy & Roadmap
  • 1) Led strategy for AI-enabled carbon analytics, enabling scenario modelling and automated insight generation for sustainability
  • 2) Conducted design-thinking workshops with business to translate goals into user journeys, product features, and workflows
  • 3) Defined common data models & reusable features reducing time-to-market by 30% and establishing a scalable foundation
  • Global eCommerce Giant – Intelligent Automation & Process Optimisation Roadmap
  • 1) Led global HR process automation across regions, delivering 14.7% ROI through OPEX savings & improved employee experience
  • 2) Owned the feature roadmap and delivery lifecycle; ensured alignment with accessibility and localization norms across features
  • 3) Aligned design, development, and program teams to deliver a unified, scalable platform to meet country-specific process variants
  • Global Engineering Non-Profit – Analytics Product Management
  • 1) Led analytics product discovery and definition, translating business priorities into technical requirements for UX, dev, and testing
  • 2) Defined persona-based ML-assisted insight workflows & delivered an advanced analytics platform offering 360° customer views
  • 3) Created process flows, Figma prototypes, user stories and acceptance criteria enabling structured development in Agile teams
Digital TransformationInterpersonal CommunicationBusiness TransformationProduct StrategyBusiness Process Re-engineeringStrategy+82

Senior Specialist Consultant

Promoted

May 2021Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · On-site

  • Global Insurance MNC – Data & Platform Modernisation Strategy to Enable AI Adoption
  • 1) Unified fragmented broking platforms (Acturis, JetFile, etc.) to create a single source of truth, establishing the data foundation required for future AI-enabled underwriting, pricing, and customer servicing
  • 2) Defined data governance, integration standards, and operating controls to ensure that structured and clean data could be consumed by analytics and AI workflows in later phases
  • US Based Hi-Tec MNC – Divestiture & IT Separation Planning
  • 1) Led IT divestiture strategy and execution blueprint covering applications, data, infrastructure, and global processes
  • 2) Built a global divestiture playbook covering enterprise applications, data, & process separation, aligning to new business models
  • 3) Delivered an execution roadmap aligned to budget, ROI targets, data handover plans, and business-continuity controls
Digital TransformationInterpersonal CommunicationBusiness TransformationTrust BuildingProduct StrategyBusiness Process Re-engineering+85

Specialist Consultant

Jan 2020May 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

  • Product & Tech Strategy | Customer Experience (CX) | Business Model Transformation
  • Focused on transforming business models and customer experience strategies:
  • Customer Experience Strategy (US-based Utilities MNC):
  • Led design thinking-based discovery sessions, mapping customer pain points and building a digital CX adoption strategy by analyzing service requests and sales funnels. Developed a go-to-market strategy addressing capability gaps.
  • Business Model Transformation (Hi-Tech Org):
  • Developed a strategic roadmap for transitioning from Lead-to-Revenue processes to an as-a-Service business model, identifying process and technology gaps across the value chain.
  • Procurement Process Re-engineering (Global SaaS MNC):
  • Conducted discovery sessions and identified 30+ process gaps, creating an opportunity catalogue for standardizing procurement processes and reducing turnaround times to 8 days.
Digital TransformationInterpersonal CommunicationBusiness TransformationTrust BuildingProduct StrategyBusiness Process Re-engineering+74

Key Account Manager

Jul 2017Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · On-site

  • Account Management | Technology & Services Sales | Consultative Sales
  • Managed strategic accounts and drove large digital transformation deals for major global clients:
  • Enterprise Sales (e-Commerce and CPG):
  • Led the sale of a $4.5M RPA solution for an e-commerce leader, optimizing offer lifecycle processes and improving operational efficiency.
  • AI and Machine Learning Solutions (Hi-Tech Giant):
  • Secured a $3M deal for product enhancements using AI and ML, proactively developing a product features roadmap aligned with business goals.
  • GDPR Solution (Global Tech Giant):
  • Developed an end-to-end GDPR compliance solution, integrating AI, ML, and analytics to address data quality and governance challenges, securing a $1.5M deal.
Digital TransformationInterpersonal CommunicationTrust BuildingStrategyProblem StructuringCustomer Journey Mapping+28

Anand group india

2 roles

Senior Manager ( Corporate Strategy & Planning )

Promoted

Jan 2016Jun 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

  • Corporate Strategy | Inorganic Growth | Financial Analysis
  • M&A and Market Entry Strategy: Evaluated potential acquisitions in America & Europe, applying data-driven financial modeling (NPV, IRR, ROI) to assess inorganic growth feasibility; Successfully delivered market expansion project worth USD 1.4 million
  • Shared Services & Digital Transformation: Redefined IT & shared services operating models, leveraging automation & cloud integration to enhance operational efficiencies; Delivered operational cost savings of USD 680K over 15 months
  • Strategic Investment Decisions: Developed data-backed investment strategies, optimizing capital allocation for multi-million-dollar tech projects
Digital TransformationInterpersonal CommunicationTrust BuildingProduct StrategyBusiness Process Re-engineeringStrategy+60

North India Head - Key Accounts & Special Projects

Apr 2015Dec 2015 · 8 mos · On-site

  • Key Account Management | Business Development | Marketing
  • Managed key accounts and drove new business development for North India-based auto OEMs, focusing on account growth and project management
  • New Business Development: Led key account management for North India OEM clients, identifying opportunities for business expansion and building long-term relationships
  • Project Management: Managed cross-functional teams (CFT) from RFQ stages through to start of production (SOP), ensuring timely delivery of projects
  • Marketing & Vendor Management: Led marketing initiatives, including Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Market Intelligence efforts, improving vendor rankings and customer engagement
Digital TransformationInterpersonal CommunicationTrust BuildingStrategyProblem StructuringCustomer Journey Mapping+5

Mars petcare

Summer Intern

Apr 2014May 2014 · 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

  • 1) Primary research with petshops & clinics; Secondary research on social media
  • 2) Focus interviews with stakeholders to analyze buying patterns & purchase triggers
  • 3) Performed competitive benchmarking by studying price points, SKUs & margin structure
  • 4) Detailed SKU Analysis across 123 shops; Assessed distribution depth & rate of sale
  • 5) Initiated a discount offer to study buying pattern changes; Designed & distributed discount coupons
  • 6) Conceptualized ‘Free Food Drive’ to increase brand awareness; Designed POSMs used for the event Recommendations
  • 7) Formulated store-vise, SKU-vise & geography-vise strategies to increase sales and brand awareness
  • 8) Proposed new business opportunities by tying up with pet grooming centers & pet hotels in Mumbai
  • 9) Analyzed online visibility on various e-tailers; Suggested social media presence for improved online brand image
Interpersonal CommunicationTrust BuildingProblem StructuringCustomer Journey MappingInfluencing Without AuthorityIntellectually Curious+15

Mk solutions

Cofounder - Business Development Lead

Sep 2010May 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

  • EdTech Product Innovation | Growth Strategy | Go-To-Market
  • Scaled a B2C EdTech Product: Grew market penetration to 60+ schools & 50,000+ students, achieving 1,000+ sales in 2 months via data-driven marketing
  • Product Development & GTM Strategy: Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, overseeing content creation, UX design, and deployment—developing a 15,000-question adaptive learning platform
Digital TransformationInterpersonal CommunicationTrust BuildingProblem StructuringCustomer Journey MappingInfluencing Without Authority+37

Lafarge - rmq

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Sep 2009Aug 2010 · 11 mos · Qatar · On-site

  • Operations Optimization | AI & IoT in Manufacturing
  • Sales & Revenue Growth: Led B2C AI-driven customer engagement campaigns, increasing monthly sales by 15% for three consecutive months
  • IoT & AI-Powered Operational Efficiency: Reduced incidents by 96% using real-time AI-driven predictive maintenance, cutting OPEX by 20% through data-driven process automation

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Jan 2013Jan 2015

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

Bachelor's Degree — Electrical Engineering

Jan 2005Jan 2009

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