Partner

Role Summary: COO / Partner

Partner / Chief Operating Officer (COO)

builder’s role

strategic depth with startup agility

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned projects—from scoping to delivery and outcomes.
• Translate strategic recommendations into operational roadmaps and measurable execution.
• Drive cross-functional coordination between Adara, clients, and external collaborators.
• Lead and mentor project teams; ensure quality, speed, and accountability.
• Support

  business development

  —prepare proposals, lead client discussions, and strengthen key relationships.
• Co-lead venture-building initiatives with Adara partners; identify and develop new opportunities in the ecosystem.
• Oversee internal process excellence, knowledge management, and delivery frameworks.
• Participate in firm-level leadership discussions and contribute to growth strategy.

Qualifications

• MBA from a

  top-tier school

  (INSEAD, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, ISB, IIMs) OR equivalent experience as

  founder, senior operator, or consulting leader

  .

• 8–15 years

  of experience in consulting, venture building, startups, or investment firms.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with ownership mindset.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical ability, and execution discipline.
• Entrepreneurial drive—thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building from the ground up.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.

Why Join Adara?

• Ownership & impact:

  Lead real projects with autonomy; see your strategy become reality.

• Equity opportunity:

  Role structured with a

  clear path to partnership or equity vesting

  .

• Multi-venture exposure:

  Engage across sectors—from deep tech to consumer ventures.

• Work with founders:

  Collaborate directly with

  Adara’s INSEAD/IIT/IIM partners

  and CXO-level clients.

• High-velocity growth:

  Be part of a firm that is redefining how consulting meets venture creation.

• Culture of builders:

  We reward initiative, curiosity, and execution—not hierarchy.

Apply if:

You’re an operator-leader who loves turning strategy into execution, thrives on ownership, and believes in building value—not just advising on it.