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Bahasa Vector is led by experts who combine considerable domain knowledge, scientific thinking skills, insight and intuition to help clients challenge deep-rooted industry norms, evolve breakthrough solutions, implement robust processes and deliver sustainable results.

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Vector is led by experts who combine considerable domain knowledge, scientific thinking skills, insight and intuition to help clients challenge deep-rooted industry norms, evolve breakthrough solutions, implement robust processes and deliver sustainable results.

About Us

Discover the leadership behind Vector Consulting Group. Our experienced partners drive innovation and client success in supply chain, operations, NPD, project management, sales & distribution and customer management across diverse industries.

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He is passionate about solving complex client challenges head-on and transforming them into resounding success stories. Witnessing the turnaround and growth achieved by clients through strategic interventions gives him joy and pride.Apart from his role as a Partner at Vector Consulting, he actively contributes to the development of future leaders within Vector. Through coaching and mentorship, he guides senior executives to unlock their potential and achieve professional success. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in the recruitment process, ensuring that Vector attracts and retains top-tier talent.In his leisure time, he enjoys a competitive game of table tennis, a sport that he believes hones his strategic thinking and keeps him agile. A dotting father, he cherishes the moments spent with his children, engaging in various games that not only foster their growth but also create lasting bonds.

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Senthil brings with him 32+ years of cross-organisational experience, comprising 18 years in consulting and 14 years in manufacturing. Over the last 15 years with Vector Consulting, Senthil has established himself as a trusted and accomplished professional in the field of supply chain operations, distribution, retail, and B2C sales across industries like textiles, apparel, auto-spares, consumer durables, and FMCG.

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Anantha Keerthi guides diagnostics and solution design at Vector for the most complex project environments. He is always passionate about finding simple leverage points for chronic business problems.Over the years, Anantha has led successful transformation exercises in diverse project environments of Engineering, EPC, New product development, Pharma, Software, large infrastructure &amp; CAPEX projects, consumer goods and across many niche sectors.While consulting life keeps him busy with hectic travel, he will never miss spending time with family &amp; friends during the weekend. He keeps exploring time-efficient fitness routines &amp; diets suitable for a hectic travel life. A fan of total immersion swimming.Anantha Keerthi is a Mechanical Engineer by Education and also a certified TOC application expert in the areas of Project Management, Supply Chain Management, TOC Thinking Processes and Finance &amp; measures. He lives in Bangalore with his wife and 2 sons.

Anantha believes that most leaders of project or service organisations will eventually realise that running a high-performance organisation is not just about acquiring talent, technology, or capital; rather, one must know the science of flow to align all these towards creating value for the customer. Everything else is just a waste!

Anantha Keerthi guides diagnostics and solution design at Vector for the most complex project environments. He is always passionate about finding simple leverage points for chronic business problems.Over the years, Anantha has led successful transformation exercises in diverse project environments of engineering, EPC, new product development, pharma, software, large infrastructure &amp; CAPEX projects, consumer goods and across many niche sectors.While consulting life keeps him busy with hectic travel, he will never miss spending time with family &amp; friends during the weekend. He keeps exploring time-efficient fitness routines &amp; diets suitable for a hectic travel life. A fan of total immersion swimming.Anantha Keerthi is a Mechanical Engineer by Education and also a certified TOC application expert in the areas of project management, supply chain management, TOC Thinking Processes and finance &amp; measures. He lives in Bangalore with his wife and 2 sons.

Anantha Keerthi

Bahasa Nilesh strongly believes that rationale thinking ability coupled with curiosity is the path to uncover unknown boundaries. He has been practising this approach for last 32 years of his career.&nbsp;Nilesh has expertise in development and deployment of “Flow Management” solutions in the domain of project management, be it new product development across industry sectors e.g. auto, pharma, software etc., EPC sector, ETO (Engineered to order) sector. Nilesh has been instrumental in creating new body of knowledge in new product development for auto OEMs. All the incremental new knowledge gained over last 12 years of implementation has been used to improve “flow management” solutions as well as software tool VectorPRO in project management domain.&nbsp;Nilesh is an activator, he can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. He wants to do things now, rather than simply talk about them. Nilesh takes ownership and is committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty. Nilesh is a person with contagious enthusiasm. He is upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do. He helps others to see the humour and positive side of life. Nilesh strives for excellence, and encourage others to do the same.&nbsp;Nilesh is a sportsman and regularly plays badminton at his club. He loves music, travelling and exploring places with family and friends. Currently he is self-learning the harmonium.&nbsp;Nilesh is a mechanical engineer by education. He lives in Mumbai with his father, wife and daughter.

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Bahasa Nilesh strongly believes that rationale thinking ability coupled with curiosity is the path to uncover unknown boundaries. He has been practising this approach for last 32 years of his career.

Nilesh strongly believes that rationale thinking ability coupled with curiosity is the path to uncover unknown boundaries. He has been practising this approach for last 32 years of his career.&nbsp;Nilesh has expertise in development and deployment of “Flow Management” solutions in the domain of project management, be it new product development across industry sectors e.g. auto, pharma, software etc., EPC sector, ETO (Engineered to order) sector. Nilesh has been instrumental in creating new body of knowledge in new product development for auto OEMs. All the incremental new knowledge gained over last 12 years of implementation has been used to improve “flow management” solutions as well as software tool VectorPRO in project management domain.&nbsp;Nilesh is an activator, he can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. He wants to do things now, rather than simply talk about them. Nilesh takes ownership and is committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty. Nilesh is a person with contagious enthusiasm. He is upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do. He helps others to see the humour and positive side of life. Nilesh strives for excellence, and encourage others to do the same.&nbsp;Nilesh is a sportsman and regularly plays badminton at his club. He loves music, travelling and exploring places with family and friends. Currently he is self-learning the harmonium.&nbsp;Nilesh is a mechanical engineer by education. He lives in Mumbai with his father, wife and daughter.

Nilesh strongly believes that rationale thinking ability coupled with curiosity is the path to uncover unknown boundaries. He has been practising this approach for last 32 years of his career.

Nilesh Riswadkar

Bahasa Vivek considers himself to be a problem solver. He believes that in any system beset with a multitude of problems, it’s important to choose the right problem to solve - the core problem, which causes all the other problems. Vivek uses the power of systems thinking and TOC’s thinking processes to identify the core problem by unearthing the interconnections between recurring problems &amp; patterns of behaviour seen in an organisation. By doing so, Vivek gives primacy to causality over correlation, an approach that he believes is lacking in the consulting industry of today.&nbsp;During an engagement, Vivek’s continuous endeavour is to help create SOPs that are simple, easy to execute and not open to multiple interpretations. He believes that unnecessary sophistication is a killer of effectiveness, particularly in large organisations where instructions tend to distort the farther they travel.&nbsp;Vivek has 19 years of experience in consulting. He has consulted across industries like Auto, Pharma, and Consumer Durables and across domains like project management, supply chain and after-market. Vivek specialises in Vector’s Project Management solutions.&nbsp;Vivek loves to spend time with family and is an avid reader and a movie buff. He spends a lot of his free time reading up on varied stuff and watching all kinds of movies, from kitsch to classics.Vivek is a Mechanical Engineer from IIT Kharagpur and a management graduate from XLRI Jamshedpur. He lives in Bangalore with his wife, mother and two kids.

Vivek has 19 years of experience in consulting. He has consulted across industries like auto, pharma, and consumer durables and across domains like project management, supply chain and after-market. Vivek specialises in Vector’s project management solutions.

Vivek considers himself to be a problem solver. He believes that in any system beset with a multitude of problems, it’s important to choose the right problem to solve - the core problem, which causes all the other problems. Vivek uses the power of systems thinking and TOC’s thinking processes to identify the core problem by unearthing the interconnections between recurring problems &amp; patterns of behaviour seen in an organisation. By doing so, Vivek gives primacy to causality over correlation, an approach that he believes is lacking in the consulting industry of today.&nbsp;During an engagement, Vivek’s continuous endeavour is to help create SOPs that are simple, easy to execute and not open to multiple interpretations. He believes that unnecessary sophistication is a killer of effectiveness, particularly in large organisations where instructions tend to distort the farther they travel.&nbsp;Vivek has 19 years of experience in consulting. He has consulted across industries like auto, pharma, and consumer durables and across domains like project management, supply chain and after-market. Vivek specialises in Vector’s project management solutions.Vivek loves to spend time with family and is an avid reader and a movie buff. He spends a lot of his free time reading up on varied stuff and watching all kinds of movies, from kitsch to classics.Vivek is a Mechanical Engineer from IIT Kharagpur and a management graduate from XLRI Jamshedpur. He lives in Bangalore with his wife, mother and two kids.

Vivek Chopra

Bahasa He has years of experience in operations and supply chain management, and is skilled at resolving chronic conflicts and designing solutions for new environments.Chandrachur&nbsp;is a strong advocate for work-life balance, and believes that taking time for oneself is essential to being an effective professional. He is also very spiritual and practices religious harmony, and believes that finding balance and peace in all aspects of life is essential.In his free time,&nbsp;Chandrachur&nbsp;is a theatre enthusiast and regularly acts, writes, and directs plays in Bengali. He is also an avid reader and connoisseur of Bengali literature, and enjoys exploring new recipes as a self-proclaimed foodie and cook. He lives in Pune with his wife and daughter.&nbsp;

Chandrachur, who introduces himself as CCD, loves solving problems and is a straightforward professional  A skilled communicator, CCD has the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He loves to explain complex topics in simple language, and is known for his ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand. He loves to teach and share his knowledge through writing articles and interacting with others.

He has years of experience in operations and supply chain management, and is skilled at resolving chronic conflicts and designing solutions for new environments.Chandrachur&nbsp;is a strong advocate for work-life balance, and believes that taking time for oneself is essential to being an effective professional. He is also very spiritual and practices religious harmony, and believes that finding balance and peace in all aspects of life is essential.In his free time,&nbsp;Chandrachur&nbsp;is a theatre enthusiast and regularly acts, writes, and directs plays in Bengali. He is also an avid reader and connoisseur of Bengali literature, and enjoys exploring new recipes as a self-proclaimed foodie and cook. He lives in Pune with his wife and daughter.&nbsp;

Chandrachur Datta

Mayuresh is a partner with Vector Consulting, and in addition to his responsibilities as a consultant, Mayuresh has successfully fostered strong relationships with top-tier business schools across India, attracting and retaining top talent for the firm. His efforts have significantly contributed to Vector's reputation as an employer of choice in the industry. Furthermore, he is much sought after for mentoring individuals in the field of distribution and operations.&nbsp;An MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Mayuresh joined Vector in 2014, and today, in the short span of 9 years, he has established himself as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the firm and is the youngest Partner at Vector Consulting Group.Mayuresh holds a degree in engineering (E&amp;TC) and an MBA. He lives in Pune with his wife and son.&nbsp;

Mayuresh believes in the power of seamless transformations. He uses it to solve clients solve complex problems for clients. He believes in providing easy and effective solutions that drive impactful change. His ability to distil complex issues into actionable steps has been highly valued by clients seeking transformative outcomes.

Mayuresh Satpute

Bahasa Sumit truly believes in the inherent potential of people. He considers that every individual is constrained by their current paradigms, which can be changed, for them to make a positive contribution and lead a meaningful life. He is an avid practitioner of Systems Thinking Processes.In a career spanning 24+ years, Sumit has worked in Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing &amp; Sales, and senior management roles before joining Vector as a Managing partner in 2019.Sumit has hands-on experience in implementing TOC solutions for more than eighteen years and has witnessed how a company can be transformed from being run-of-the-mill to ever-flourishing. In his previous stint at Fleetguard Filters (a Cummins group company), he led one of the most successful and holistic implementations of TOC to date.At Vector, Sumit has led many successful implementations in Distribution and Sales &amp; Marketing domains in industries like Auto, Cement, Steel, and more. He has a flair for creating path-breaking win-win offers and lifetime loyalty programs for channel partners, influencers, and customers, many of which are now considered industry benchmarks.A movie buff and a foodie, Sumit loves reading, especially Hindi literature, writing poetry, and discovering Indian heartland food culture during his various journeys.

BA Sumit truly believes in the inherent potential of people. He considers that every individual is constrained by their current paradigms, which can be changed, for them to make a positive contribution and lead a meaningful life. He is an avid practitioner of Systems Thinking Processes.

Sumit truly believes in the inherent potential of people. He considers that every individual is constrained by their current paradigms, which can be changed, for them to make a positive contribution and lead a meaningful life. He is an avid practitioner of Systems Thinking Processes.In a career spanning 24+ years, Sumit has worked in Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing &amp; Sales, and senior management roles before joining Vector as a Managing partner in 2019.Sumit has hands-on experience in implementing TOC solutions for more than eighteen years and has witnessed how a company can be transformed from being run-of-the-mill to ever-flourishing. In his previous stint at Fleetguard Filters (a Cummins group company), he led one of the most successful and holistic implementations of TOC to date.At Vector, Sumit has led many successful implementations in Distribution and Sales &amp; Marketing domains in industries like Auto, Cement, Steel, and more. He has a flair for creating path-breaking win-win offers and lifetime loyalty programs for channel partners, influencers, and customers, many of which are now considered industry benchmarks.A movie buff and a foodie, Sumit loves reading, especially Hindi literature, writing poetry, and discovering Indian heartland food culture during his various journeys.

Sumit truly believes in the inherent potential of people. He considers that every individual is constrained by their current paradigms, which can be changed, for them to make a positive contribution and lead a meaningful life. He is an avid practitioner of Systems Thinking Processes.

Sumit Sharma

Bahasa He strongly advocates "Scientific Thinking" which involves identifying linkages and dependencies across events and entities. He believes organizations are systems and causal linkages need to be established to arrive at the core problem affecting the organization .He is of the view that identification of the problem (causality) is more challenging than arriving at the solution and therefore a person must "Stay with the problem and not live with it"&nbsp;Achal&nbsp;strongly believes in 4 pillars of scientific thinking which are 1. Existence of Symmetry and Invariance 2. Principles of Locality 3.Unification of Variables, 4. Convergence of Thoughts.&nbsp;As a Partner at Vector Consulting, Achal leads the practice in auto engineering and pharma domains.&nbsp;He has over 20 years of work experience with more than 13 years' experience in the consulting domain. By qualification, he is a mechanical engineer and an MBA.He believes that geniuses are not born but are made through hard work and perseverance.&nbsp;His favourite past time is reading science and mathematics and has his own YouTube channel on the same

"Scientific Temper. Let’s not lose it!" is the motto of Achal Saran Pande. He believes that the consulting industry should adopt scientific ways of analysis to arrive at an objective solution.

He strongly advocates "Scientific Thinking" which involves identifying linkages and dependencies across events and entities. He believes organizations are systems and causal linkages need to be established to arrive at the core problem affecting the organization .He is of the view that identification of the problem (causality) is more challenging than arriving at the solution and therefore a person must "Stay with the problem and not live with it"&nbsp;Achal&nbsp;strongly believes in 4 pillars of scientific thinking which are 1. Existence of Symmetry and Invariance 2. Principles of Locality 3.Unification of Variables, 4. Convergence of Thoughts.&nbsp;As a Partner at Vector Consulting, Achal leads the practice in auto engineering and pharma domains.&nbsp;He has over 20 years of work experience with more than 13 years' experience in the consulting domain. By qualification, he is a mechanical engineer and an MBA.He believes that geniuses are not born but are made through hard work and perseverance.&nbsp;His favourite past time is reading science and mathematics and has his own YouTube channel on the same

Achal Saran Pande

Bahasa Having found his calling in Vector, he has been driving change in client organisations and delivering value to them.A leader in the project management domain at Vector Consulting, Shantonu believes that the world of project management is more reporting than management. The application of the philosophy of Flow Management in projects brings quantum jumps in project performance and drastically reduces lead times. This has a positive domino effect on the other parameters, financial or physical, that impact a project lifecycle. With every aspect of business and country’s growth linked to faster project delivery, his endeavour is to help clients turn around projects faster and have a positive contribution to the bottom-line.Shantonu loves to travel and see different geographies and try the local cuisine. The job allows him to cater to this hobby but his real joy lies in spending time with family and friends over quiet evenings and lovely outings.&nbsp;Shantonu is an Industrial Engineer and Management graduate by education. He lives in Pune with his wife, daughter and son.

Shantonu believes that change is the only constant and it is with this spirit that he became a consultant - to become a change agent, to do something that will bring about an order of magnitude benefit to organisations.

Having found his calling in Vector, he has been driving change in client organisations and delivering value to them.A leader in the project management domain at Vector Consulting, Shantonu believes that the world of project management is more reporting than management. The application of the philosophy of Flow Management in projects brings quantum jumps in project performance and drastically reduces lead times. This has a positive domino effect on the other parameters, financial or physical, that impact a project lifecycle. With every aspect of business and country’s growth linked to faster project delivery, his endeavour is to help clients turn around projects faster and have a positive contribution to the bottom-line.Shantonu loves to travel and see different geographies and try the local cuisine. The job allows him to cater to this hobby but his real joy lies in spending time with family and friends over quiet evenings and lovely outings.&nbsp;Shantonu is an Industrial Engineer and Management graduate by education. He lives in Pune with his wife, daughter and son.

Shantonu Ghosh

Prasad believes that meaningful solutions stem from truly understanding client challenges. He considers that every problem, no matter how complex, has a simple root cause that can be uncovered with the right questions and a sharp focus on solutions.Over the years, Prasad has become the subject matter expert for operations and B2B sales, leading several major projects that showcase his strength in solution design, project execution, and client relationship management. With extensive industry expertise in industrial products, he brings a nuanced understanding of diverse sectors, enabling him to design solutions tailored to unique business contexts. His ability to foster deep stakeholder relationships has been key in delivering impactful outcomes.A people person, Prasad is adept at getting buy-ins from people across hierarchies and taking the whole team forward together.His philosophy - 'Half of the problems are resolved when we articulate them well and focus on solutions' guides his approach to every challengeOutside of work, Prasad finds joy in travelling and cricket.A true Vectorian, he is committed to creating opportunities that inspire growth and foster lasting success.

Prasad believes that meaningful solutions stem from truly understanding client challenges. He considers that every problem, no matter how complex, has a simple root cause that can be uncovered with the right questions and a sharp focus on solutions.

Prasad Bhoite

With over a decade of consulting experience at Vector Consulting, Abhinav has established himself as a leading expert in operations across diverse industries, including pharmaceutical formulation, API labs, clinical research, airport management, equipment manufacturing, and auto spares.Innovation comes naturally to Abhinav. He can analyse seemingly complex and unsolvable situations and find a solution where it seems there isn’t one.He has successfully delivered innovative solutions in new domains - pharmaceutical labs and airport management. His projects are celebrated for their unique application of First Principles Thinking, setting benchmarks for excellence not just within Vector but also in the industry.Beyond work, Abhinav cherishes quality time with his family, particularly the joys of watching his 2-year-old grow and discover the world. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoys running, cycling, playing table tennis, and unwinding with movies and video games.

With over a decade of consulting experience at Vector Consulting, Abhinav has established himself as a leading expert in operations across diverse industries, including pharmaceutical formulation, API labs, clinical research, airport management, equipment manufacturing, and auto spares.

Abhinav Srivastava

Ankush approaches challenges with a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, believing that true solutions lie in challenging assumptions and cutting through the noise. His philosophy centres on solving root causes, not symptoms, and creating robust systems that operate seamlessly.Ankush has honed his expertise within the building material and consumer durables industries. His superpower is his attention to detail which he uses to deep dive into a client’s business challenges and devise a solution that delivers a quantum jump in results for the client. In addition to that, as a leader, he empowers his team to foster growth.Outside work, Ankush enjoys dissecting business models as an investor and cherishing time with his son, whose endless curiosity inspires him to think differently. Whether analysing a company’s financials or answering his son’s questions, Ankush finds joy in every moment of learning and discovery.

Ankush approaches challenges with a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, believing that true solutions lie in challenging assumptions and cutting through the noise.

Ankush Sheth

Devidas, fondly known as the ‘study expert,’ is at the forefront of Vector’s most critical projects. With deep expertise in managing multi-project environments—spanning custom-engineered products, New Product Development (NPD), and Engineering, Procurement &amp; Construction (EPC), he has played a pivotal role in delivering high-impact results across capital goods manufacturing, heavy engineering, and the automotive sectors.&nbsp;Whether it’s navigating complex project landscapes, resolving bottlenecks, or aligning client expectations, Devidas consistently crafts win-win solutions that drive tangible outcomes.&nbsp;What truly sets Devidas apart is his conceptual clarity and strategic foresight, traits that extend beyond execution into mentorship. His deep-rooted understanding of industry dynamics and hands-on experience in conducting insightful studies make him a trusted advisor, ensuring every project is backed by sharp analysis and a clear roadmap to success.&nbsp;With his expertise and leadership, Devidas continues to reshape project execution, mentor future leaders, and leave a lasting impact on Vector and its clients.

Devidas blends sharp analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution to drive success in multi-project environments. Beyond his expertise in custom-engineered products, NPD, and EPC, he excels in simplifying challenges, aligning teams, and mentoring future leaders.

Devidas Kulur

Divesh employs first-principles thinking to solve complex problems and secure win-win outcomes. Pairing robust stakeholder management with empathetic leadership, he guides teams to drive maximum value creation for clients.

Guided by first-principles thinking, Divesh firmly believes that any problem can be solved through the right questioning and a deep understanding of cause-and-effect relationships. By pairing this analytical mindset with a 'win-win' negotiation approach, he focuses on maximising value and enabling long-term client success.He excels at building trusted relationships with senior client executives and guiding teams to peak performance, while remaining calm and steady under pressure.Over the years, Divesh has led projects across Operations, Supply Chain, and B2B Sales, demonstrating strong stakeholder management across all levels of client hierarchy, which has enabled smooth change management initiatives.He strongly believes that "consulting is not about how much you know or how smart you or your solutions are; it is about how well you can convince others about your solutions to ensure those solutions are implemented on ground and results are achieved.”Outside work, he enjoys playing cricket, studying human psychology, and watching movies with his family.

Divesh Shah

"A chain can only be as strong as its weakest link. Strengthening the weakest link is the only real improvement."This simple yet powerful insight has shaped Saurav's professional journey and driven a lifelong mission: improving business performance, one weak link at a time.&nbsp;With nearly two decades of consulting experience, Saurav has worked with business leaders across industries, including consumer goods, automotive components, engineering goods, technical fibres, and industrial products. He has led 10+ large-scale business transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, B2B sales, and retail sales, helping companies achieve significant reductions in inventory, improved daily product availability, double-digit increases in OTIF, and significant sales growth through the transformation of distribution networks, planning processes, and sales operations.&nbsp;Saurav focuses on getting to the heart of business challenges, identifying the key constraints that limit performance, and helping teams address them in a practical and sustainable way. He is equally passionate about building high-performing teams, aligning stakeholders around a common goal, and developing people who can sustain improvements long after the project is complete.Outside of work, Saurav is passionate about motorcycling and racquet sports and enjoys spending time with his family.

Saurav has 20 years of experience fixing key operational constraints to improve performance. He excels at aligning stakeholders, building high-performing teams, and developing people to sustain long-term growth.

Saurav Sarda

Abhishek believes that what often appears to be complexity is, at its core, a set of unresolved conflicts shaped by flawed assumptions. This perspective has defined his approach to solving business challenges: surfacing hidden constraints, applying first principles, and building practical solutions that deliver results. For more than two decades, he has led implementations across industries including hardware, pharmaceuticals, fashion, retail, FMCG, steel, and automotive, developing a broad and versatile base of experience. &nbsp; &nbsp;His curiosity for complex problems extends beyond business, shaping his interest in human psychology and behaviour and enriching the way he engages with people, teams, and organisations. This blend of analytical rigour and human insight enables him to navigate both systems and stakeholders with equal effectiveness.

Abhishek views business complexity as a product of unresolved conflicts and flawed assumptions. With 20+ years of cross-industry experience, he uses first principles and human insight to navigate systems and stakeholders.

Abhishek Chaudhary

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Roopa brings over three decades of experience across leading financial institutions including IndusInd Bank, BNP Paribas and ABN AMRO. Over her career, she has led businesses across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Infrastructure Finance, MSME Banking and Financial Institutions. She has built and scaled businesses, led transformation journeys, and helped banks achieve growth and market expansion by translating strategy into action through strong execution and high-performing teams. At Vector Consulting Group, Roopa leads the BFSI practice, partnering with banks, NBFCs and financial institutions on transformation and growth. &nbsp;A strong advocate for sustainability, Roopa specialises in Climate Finance Advisory and supports corporates and financial institutions in their transition towards a low-carbon economy. She is an Independent Advisor / Board Member / Committee Member to select NBFCs, Private Credit Funds, FIs and companies.&nbsp; She lives in Mumbai with her husband and daughter. Outside of her professional work, Roopa is a student of Vedanta Philosophy and has a deep appreciation for Indian classical traditions. She enjoys classical dance, music and instrumental arts, which continue to be an important source of learning, inspiration, and balance in her life.

Roopa has 30+ years of finance experience. She has built and scaled businesses, led transformation journeys, and helped banks achieve growth and market expansion by translating strategy into action through strong execution and high-performing teams. At Vector Consulting Group, she leads the BFSI practice.

Roopa Satish

Abhishek believes that every chronic business problem has a simple underlying cause waiting to be uncovered. Organisations often struggle not because they lack talent, resources, or intent, but because they continue to operate within paradigms that no longer serve their purpose. True transformation begins when these assumptions are challenged.&nbsp;For Abhishek, consulting is not about just providing recommendations; it is about helping organisations discover their hidden potential by simplifying complex challenges, providing pragmatic solutions, and supporting their execution with clarity and commitment.&nbsp;With over 15 years of experience across consulting and industry, Abhishek has helped organisations achieve breakthrough performance by combining Scientific Sytems Thinking, simple solutions design, and disciplined execution. He works closely with leadership teams to identify the critical constraints limiting growth and develop practical solutions that create measurable and sustainable business outcomes.&nbsp;An MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and a B.Tech from IIT Roorkee, Abhishek has led large-scale business transformations across diverse project environments, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), New Product Development, large infrastructure and CAPEX projects, and consumer goods.&nbsp;Beyond client engagements, Abhishek is passionate about developing people and strengthening organisational capability. He actively contributes to knowledge creation, mentors consultants, and helps business leaders adopt a more scientific approach to decision-making and problem-solving.Abhishek enjoys spending time with family. He is a foodie and movie buff. He lives in Bangalore with his parents, wife, and daughter.&nbsp;

Abhishek has 15+ years of experience leading business transformations across EPC, infrastructure, and consumer goods, using Scientific Systems Thinking to solve growth constraints.

Abhishek Singh

Preet uses first-principles thinking and a scientific mindset to connect the dots across organizational silos to find core systemic solutions that drive sustainable growth and productivity.

Preet believes that every complex system is fundamentally simple and that sustainable solutions emerge from simplicity rather than complexity.&nbsp;&nbsp;He believes in continually looking for convergence among widely dispersed symptoms across different parts of an organisation. While this may seem difficult, it becomes easier when problems are approached with a scientific mindset.&nbsp;&nbsp;With over 20 years of experience, Preet has worked across equipment manufacturing, retail, steel, and pharmaceutical industries, spanning B2B, B2C, and D2C businesses.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over the years, he has been involved in improving operational and sales performance and has worked on initiatives that contributed to better business outcomes. His work has often focused on helping organisations address business challenges and improve efficiency. He has led several business transformation and growth initiatives, applying first-principles thinking to simplify complex business problems and develop practical solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Preet is a Mechanical Engineer and holds an MBA. Outside of work, he is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys spending time with family and friends, often watching movies together.

Preet Kumar Sharma

He abhors jargon and holds the opinion that anyone using bombastic language is actually trying to camouflage an average mind. Over the 28 years of his career, he has applied his brand of ‘brutal honesty’ in all endeavours. He has been tirelessly working to build a culture of openness at Vector.Kiran leads business development for Vector and believes that it is often important to be more severe than kind in client engagements. His ability to cut out clutter and quickly get to the heart of the matter enables Kiran to grasp chronic organizational issues, conceive robust solutions that can give quantum jumps in organizational performance, and effectively communicate these solutions to the top leadership of companies.Courage and authenticity are core values for Kiran. He reflects these in his various public speaking engagements, as well. A charismatic speaker, Kiran is engaging, high-energy and completely at ease with himself and his audience. An expert in evaluating companies, he frequently conducts sessions for analysts on how to go beyond numbers to study companies.Kiran is a self-admitted workaholic. Switching flights and hopping a couple of cities in a single day is routine. While coming out of ‘work mode’ is tough for him, he makes sure to spend Saturday evenings with friends and family. A connoisseur of fine whiskey, he loves exploring aromas and flavours of single malts; the smokier, the better!Kiran is a mechanical engineer and management graduate by education. He lives in Mumbai with his wife, son and daughter.&nbsp;

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Kiran strongly believes that it is time to redefine the role of consultants and has made it his calling to bring much-needed honesty to the consulting industry.

He abhors jargon and holds the opinion that anyone using bombastic language is actually trying to camouflage an average mind. Over the 28 years of his career, he has applied his brand of ‘brutal honesty’ in all endeavours. He has been tirelessly working to build a culture of openness at Vector.Kiran leads business development for Vector and believes that it is often important to be more severe than kind in client engagements. His ability to cut out clutter and quickly get to the heart of the matter enables Kiran to grasp chronic organizational issues, conceive robust solutions that can give quantum jumps in organizational performance, and effectively communicate these solutions to the top leadership of companies.Courage and authenticity are core values for Kiran. He reflects these in his various public speaking engagements, as well. A charismatic speaker, Kiran is engaging, high-energy and completely at ease with himself and his audience. An expert in evaluating companies, he frequently conducts sessions for analysts on how to go beyond numbers to study companies.Kiran is a self-admitted workaholic. Switching flights and hopping a couple of cities in a single day is routine. While coming out of ‘work mode’ is tough for him, he makes sure to spend Saturday evenings with friends and family. A connoisseur of fine whiskey, he loves exploring aromas and flavours of single malts; the smokier, the better!Kiran is a mechanical engineer and management graduate by education. He lives in Mumbai with his wife, son and daughter.

Kiran Kothekar

Puneet's relentless pursuit, therefore, has been to leverage his expertise, training in TOC, people skills, sales know-how and project management proficiency to transform the lives of his clients.He believes that in order to build Vector into a consulting company that can make a difference, consultants have to stand strong on their core principles. Puneet considers it his personal responsibility to continuously impart the company’s values, behaviours, and attitudes so as to nurture Vectorians into a team that is committed, passionate about learning and can act and make decisions as any owner would.In the last 27 years of wearing different hats as a sales manager, a product manager, and a consultant, he has travelled to nooks and corners of India and interacted with people from all walks of life and at different levels in organizations. This intimate knowledge of the country came in handy when he pioneered the TOC sales and distribution solution to guide companies in expanding their retail and sales footprint across India. Thus, he busted the myth that, after a point, it is unviable to service the millions of small retailers in this country. He continues to be a leading expert and innovator in this area.Work is play for Puneet, as his clients who’ve enjoyed training sessions imbued with humour are well aware. He is a consummate storyteller who has the gift of driving home deep management insights through jokes. Like his flair for training, his style of client engagement is also unique. At the very commencement of the assignment, he deeply empathizes with the problems of the company’s top management. He then takes complete ownership of the problems and soon “becomes” one of the company men. This transformation is clearly visible in his choice of attire as well. No one is surprised when they see him working with the client in the client’s company t-shirt!His ability to relate to the problems of an industry is also evidenced in the management novel he co-authored called “Apparent in Hindsight,” in which he shares his insights on the Indian Auto industry. A TEDx speaker and a sought-after keynoter, Puneet has written extensively on his counter-intuitive approach to transforming companies in leading publications.Puneet is toying with the idea of taking his ease with public speaking, his sense of comic timing and story-telling skills beyond the world of companies and boardrooms onto the stage as a professional stand-up comedian.Puneet lives in Mumbai with his wife and daughter.

Puneet believes that Vector’s mission is to help every organization on the planet have an operationally harmonious and financially fulfilling existence!

Puneet Kulraj

As a human race, we can solve any problem if we apply the same rigour that is used in the study of hard sciences. In the last 22 years of his career, after completing his mechanical engineering and business management education, Satya gained experience in supply chain management, operations, and high-variability operational environments.This experience, clubbed with his expertise in Systems Thinking, has enabled Satya to add to the TOC body of knowledge with a new version of CCPM in areas where traditional CCPM methods don’t work, including pure Research and Development, New Product Development, Heavy engineering, Banking, etc.He has also enhanced and implemented TOC solutions for EPC, custom manufacturing, Fashion operations and retailing, and Software development with fantastic results. He has innovated and implemented the concept of ‘management by tactics’, a unique TOC approach to leadership which runs contrary to prevailing wisdom in management.Satya loves teaching. He’s the 'Coach' of Vector, constantly designing and delivering training programs to guide Vectorians to higher levels of knowledge and implementation capability. He continues to spread the good word on TOC through blog posts and speaking assignments.Satya’s articles have been featured in a variety of publications, including The Economic Times, Business Standard, and Forbes. He has also co-authored the management novel, 'Apparent in Hindsight', which delves into the why and how of implementing TOC in manufacturing operations.Satya is a voracious reader who is deeply interested in the philosophy of science, epistemology, and systems theory. The same cannot be said about his approach towards food. A health freak, Satya has a dubious reputation for being extremely finicky about his diet.Satya lives in Mumbai with his wife and two children.&nbsp;

Satyashri, or Satya as his friends call him, believes that Vector can and has the responsibility to dispel archaic beliefs that hold companies back and to continually invent, implement, and hence solve chronic unresolved problems in the management of organizations.

Satyashri is passionate about solving complex, seemingly unsolvable business problems that help companies gain a decisive competitive edge using hidden opportunities in supply chain, operations, new product development and customer management domains. &nbsp;Over two decades in consulting, using Scientific and Systems Thinking, Satyashri has also been involved in leading large transformational projects in other sectors with companies like Ashok Leyland, TVS Motors, Royal Enfield, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Arvind Fashions, Jindal Stainless, Godrej and Boyce, and Ajanta Pharma amongst many others to achieve breakthrough business performance.Currently, he is leading innovations by Vector's research team to solve chronic unsolved issues across industries.Satyashri’s articles have been featured in many leading publications.He has also co-authored the management novel, 'Apparent in Hindsight' – the book delves deep into the chronic problems faced by almost all companies in the Indian automotive industry and also presents a practical way to improve the state of affairs of such companies.Apart from being a fitness enthusiast and podcast speaker, Satyashri is a voracious reader with a deep interest in the Philosophy of Science and Systems Theory, constantly exploring how these disciplines can drive better decision-making in business.

Satyashri Mohanty

Shailesh is the manufacturing guru at Vector. In addition to mastering traditional TOC solutions for manufacturing environments where there is a dominant constraint, he has evolved and deployed robust TOC solutions in environments like the Pharma and Steel industry, where there are interactive constraints. Under his guidance, over 500 plants have been able to harness their full capacities. He has tweaked their efficiencies to raise output and revenue. Of course, all this while holding a tight leash on CAPEX.Shailesh works closely with clients to help achieve harmony on the shop floor. The smooth flow of material on the shop floor unlocks productivity and translates into efficient operations and highly agile supply chains. He believes that this superior capability can be a source of significant competitive advantage for companies.A chemical engineer by education, Shailesh is acutely aware of elements that create strong partnerships. It is his belief that to ensure harmonious relationships, there can be only one kind of deal - a win-win. Any win-lose deal is doomed to deteriorate into a lose-lose situation.Shailesh listens more than he talks, but when this 'Guru' speaks, there’s usually an attentive audience because he is the acknowledged ‘go-to-guy’ for consultants in a tight spot in their implementations. Immensely revered by Vectorians and clients, he is most known for his straightforward approach and his people-agnostic analysis of problems–an almost art form he’s perfected over the 26 years of his work life.Shailesh is an adventure enthusiast. He enjoys travelling to remote locales where he treks and climbs mountains.He lives with his wife in Mumbai, India.

Shailesh believes that a bad solution never sees the light of day. A great solution, however, cannot thrive on its greatness alone. Its success depends on rigour of execution.

Shailesh Ranjan

Ravindra leads the Auto &amp; Consumer Goods practice at Vector Consulting Group, where he partners with industry leaders to drive large-scale business transformations across supply chain, sales, NPD, and operations. With nearly two decades of consulting experience, Ravindra brings deep domain expertise and a pragmatic, systems-thinking approach that delivers tangible business outcomes.Ravindra is known for asking the tough questions that get to the heart of chronic industry problems—challenging status quos and reframing solutions from first principles. He has helped many OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers resolve one of the most persistent conflicts in the Auto industry — the trade-off between stability in operations and flexibility in responding to market demand. The solution has helped many clients unlock both agility and operational control, delivering breakthrough improvements in service levels, inventory performance, and throughput.Some of the clients in Auto sector include OEMs like Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Royal Enfield, International Tractors (Sonalika), Kirloskar Oil Engines etc., and Tier 1 suppliers like Aditya Auto, Kirloskar Ferrous, Amararaja Batteries, JK Tyres, etc. &nbsp;among others.He believes transformation must go beyond strategy decks and be deeply embedded in the organisation’s daily rhythm. His engagement style reflects this belief: deeply collaborative, execution-focused, and grounded in client success.He frequently contributes insights through industry forums, thought leadership articles, and capability-building workshops—helping organisations build the mindset and systems needed to sustain competitive advantage.

Ravi, or Ninja as he is called in office, is an expert problem solver at Vector Consulting who enjoys finding practical solutions to complex challenges. He is often called upon to troubleshoot difficult situations, and he manages to find ways to fix them. A natural leader, Ravi has a commanding presence and is adept at taking charge and leading.

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