Head of Strategy

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Strategy & Business Transformation to lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives across domestic and global markets. This role is pivotal in driving business growth, optimizing performance, and transforming operations through data-backed strategy, stakeholder collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap backed by market insights, competitor analysis, and investor goals, with clear OKRs/KPIs to track progress and impact.
• Identify and evaluate growth levers, new geographies, product lines, go-to-market models, formats, and M&A-driven expansion opportunities.
• Formulate and drive customer-centric product portfolio strategies, pricing models, and GTM (Go-to-Market) initiatives.
• Craft and present data-driven investor decks and board materials.
• Align leadership and external partners on strategic direction and priorities.
• Lead market trend analysis across regulatory, sustainability, and technology domains.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and develop opportunity maps and segmentation frameworks.
• Identify innovation opportunities and whitespace across the value chain.
• Implement performance dashboards and lead cross-functional business reviews.
• Co-own financial and operational targets with Production, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
• Track key levers: cost-to-serve, efficiency, margins, scalability, and capacity utilization.
• Lead transformation initiatives including ERP/SAP rollout, digitalization, CAPEX, ESG, and lean programs.
• Collaborate with Commercial, R&D, QA/Regulatory teams to drive execution.
• Champion talent development and cultural transformation aligned with strategic goals.
• Translate strategy into impactful initiatives including M&A, joint ventures, and new market` entry.
• Source, evaluate, and conduct diligence for acquisition/investment targets in business relevant areas).
• Lead deal structuring, negotiation, and integration, ensuring value capture and innovation pipelines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
• Revenue growth, profitability, and market share expansion.
• ROI on strategic investments, product launches, and M&A deals.
• Quality of strategic cases and board/investor engagement.
• Cross-functional alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.

Education Qualification:

• MBA of PGDM in Finance, Economics, or related field is preferred.
• Additional certifications (e.g. CFA, PMP, Six Sigma, Strategy/Innovation courses) are a plus.

Experience:

• 10+ years in strategy, corporate planning, business transformation, or consulting roles.
• Proven track record in building and executing strategic initiatives across functions.
• Experience in leading M&A activities, GTM models, and operational efficiency programs.
• Exposure to manufacturing, B2B, or industrial sectors is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen to drive growth and transformation.
• Proven expertise in market analysis, M&A, and long-term roadmap execution.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Proficient in data-driven decision-making, financial modeling, and KPI tracking.

Skills

• Proficiency in local languages and English, both written and spoken, to facilitate effective communication with employees and stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis
• Financial Modeling & Business Case Development
• M&A Strategy & Integration