Head - Corporate Strategy - Consulting Firm

About the job: Objective of the Role - Head Corporate Strategy: To develop and drive the organization's long-term strategic vision, ensuring sustainable growth, enhanced shareholder value, and competitive advantage through strategic planning, business portfolio optimization, organic and inorganic growth initiatives, market expansion, and enterprise-wide transformation programs. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Corporate Strategy & Long-Term Planning: - Develop and drive the company's 3-5 year and 10-year strategic roadmap. - Identify growth opportunities across existing and new businesses. - Define strategic priorities aligned with shareholder expectations and market trends. - Lead annual strategic planning and business review processes. - Establish strategic KPIs and monitor execution. Organic Growth Strategy: - Identify new markets, customer segments, and product opportunities. - Drive business expansion plans domestically and internationally. - Evaluate diversification opportunities within existing capabilities. - Support business units in developing growth strategies and profitability improvement initiatives. Inorganic Growth (M&A, Joint Ventures & Partnerships): - Identify acquisition targets and strategic investment opportunities. - Lead merger, acquisition, divestiture, and JV evaluations. - Conduct commercial due diligence and strategic assessments. - Manage negotiations alongside finance, legal, and business leaders. - Oversee post-merger integration and value realization. Portfolio Management: - Evaluate performance of various business units and subsidiaries. - Recommend investments, restructuring, spin-offs, or divestments. - Optimize capital allocation across businesses. - Assess strategic fit and long-term value creation of each business vertical. Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis: - Monitor industry trends, disruptive technologies, regulations, and competitor activities. - Develop strategic insights for executive leadership and the board. - Identify emerging risks and opportunities impacting future growth. Business Transformation & Special Projects: - Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. - Drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and business model innovation. - Sponsor high-impact cross-functional projects. - Support turnaround strategies for underperforming businesses. Board & Leadership Engagement: - Prepare strategic presentations for the Board and Executive Committee. - Facilitate strategy workshops with senior leadership. - Provide recommendations on key strategic decisions. - Support MD & CEO on critical business initiatives. Capital Allocation & Investment Planning: - Evaluate major capital expenditure proposals. - Assess ROI, strategic fit, and risk of investments. - Prioritize strategic investments across business units. - Work closely with Finance and Investor Relations teams. International Expansion: - Assess global market entry opportunities. - Develop market-entry strategies through greenfield, acquisitions, or partnerships. - Evaluate geopolitical and regulatory risks. - Build strategic alliances in international markets. Sustainability & Future Readiness: - Integrate ESG and sustainability goals into corporate strategy. - Assess future technologies and industry disruptions. - Develop long-term resilience and risk mitigation strategies. Preferred Candidate Requirements: - MBA from a premier institution preferred; Engineering background would be an advantage. - 15 - 20 years of progressive experience in Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Development, M&A, Transformation, or Business Leadership roles. - Preferably from a multinational organization with an annual turnover of 7,000 Crores or more. - Proven experience working within multi-business, multi-location, and multiple legal entity environments, managing strategic initiatives across diverse business units and subsidiaries. - Strong track record of driving enterprise-wide strategic planning, growth initiatives, and business transformation programs. - Hands-on experience in evaluating and executing organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. - Experience in portfolio management, capital allocation, investment evaluation, and value creation initiatives. - Strong commercial and financial acumen with expertise in business case development, valuation, financial modeling, and strategic analysis. - Experience and ability to work closely with CEOs, Boards, Executive Committees, and global leadership teams. - Exposure to international markets, cross-border operations, and global strategic projects would be highly desirable. - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across multiple functions and business entities. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation capabilities. - Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving complex strategic programs from concept through execution.