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A seasoned business consulting professional with a management qualification from IIM Calcutta, bringing deep expertise across Strategy, Market Research, Viability Studies, Project Management, Management Consulting, and Client Relationship Management. With experience spanning diverse industries, the consultant is committed to delivering measurable value to businesses at every stage of their growth journey.
With a strong background in management consulting, the focus lies in helping organizations improve their structure, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability. This includes designing and implementing effective systems, restructuring business models, and crafting strategies that align with long-term goals. Proficient in conducting market and feasibility analyses, identifying business risks, and implementing practical solutions, the consultant brings a data-driven yet hands-on approach to solving business challenges.
Known for excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, the consultant excels at building lasting client relationships and collaborating with teams at all levels. Projects are driven with a clear focus on results—delivering well-planned strategies and successful execution. With a proven track record in project management, the consultant has led cross-functional teams on a variety of high-impact engagements, including work with clients now listed on Indian stock exchanges through mainboard IPOs.
Leadership
With a strong entrepreneurial mindset and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Naveen stays at the forefront of industry evolution—helping organizations remain agile, competitive, and future-ready. He frequently represents as a spokesperson and thought leader at industry pioneer events, particularly in the areas of change management and strategic transformation.
Bringing over two decades of experience across eCommerce, Fintech, Retail, and Management Consulting, Naveen is a dynamic business leader and growth strategist. His core expertise lies in market expansion, client acquisition, and executive advisory services. As Vice President (Business Development) at Growth Thinkers, Naveen has been instrumental in driving revenue growth, forging high-impact strategic partnerships, and expanding the company’s global footprint—particularly in the areas of eCommerce, international market strategy, and global outreach.
Widely recognized for his deep expertise in corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions, and digital transformation, Naveen has advised Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and high-growth startups on navigating complex business challenges. Leveraging sharp industry insights, analytical rigor, and a results-oriented approach, he has led multi-million-dollar engagements across sectors such as financial services, technology, healthcare, and consumer markets. Previously, Naveen held senior leadership roles at Swift Money Wallet, where he spearheaded market entry strategies and large-scale transformation projects for global enterprises and always passionate about innovation and client success.
Farozan Imam is a seasoned business professional with broad-based expertise in Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Change Management, Growth Marketing, Retail Franchising, Media Monitoring, and the Banking sector. Over the years, she has successfully guided organizations in strengthening sales, supporting marketing initiatives, and building sustainable business models that drive growth and market expansion.
With strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, she has consistently excelled in understanding client requirements, nurturing long-term relationships, and creating positive engagement that leads to new contracts and business opportunities. Her approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, enabling organizations to achieve sales growth, improve customer satisfaction, and build stronger market presence.
As a trusted partner in the Gulf region, she has worked across diverse industries to deliver value through brand consulting, project management, and business development initiatives. Known for her professionalism and ability to handle sensitive business matters with discretion, she continues to play a key role in fostering collaborations, building networks, and enabling businesses to thrive in competitive environments.
Core Competencies
Business Development & Franchise Growth
• Driving sales and marketing initiatives to expand market presence.
• Developing promotional strategies and supporting brand building.
• Advising management on competitive trends and growth opportunities.
Client Relationship Management
• Building long-term client partnerships across sectors.
• Delivering customized business solutions that align with client needs.
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, retention, and goodwill.
Neha Gupta is a highly accomplished franchise development strategist with over 15 years of experience driving brand growth and investor alignment across India and international markets. Her career spans leadership roles with renowned organizations such as ORANE International, K Sera Sera, Gitanjali Gems, and Indian Cookery Pvt Ltd, where she has consistently delivered impactful results, closing multi-crore franchise deals, launching new territories, and scaling operations with precision. Neha’s core strengths lie in financial modeling (ROI, CAPEX, OPEX), investor profiling, and concept pitching, enabling her to bridge the gap between brand vision and market execution.
Her ability to analyze location potential, streamline SOPs, and lead cross-functional teams has made her a trusted growth architect in sectors ranging from food tech and wellness to fashion and experiential retail. Beyond her corporate achievements, Neha is the visionary founder of ROI OVER COFFEE, a media platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and investors through insightful storytelling, strategic conversations, and curated brand showcases. Her approach combines analytical rigor with creative intuition, making her a powerful force in shaping the future of franchising and entrepreneurial media in India.
Educational details- BCom in APS University, Rewa, MBA – Marketing- Sadhana Center for Management and Leadership Development, PUNE, Diploma in Digital Marketing: North Storm Academy
With over 20 years of board-level experience, Raj Subudhi has established himself as a strategic leader with deep expertise in building, scaling, and financing businesses across diversified sectors including Automobiles, IT, Food Processing (Coffee, Agro Commodities, and Bakery), Real Estate and Hospitality. His career has been defined by successfully structuring new ventures, raising growth capital, and creating investment opportunities that deliver long-term value for stakeholders.
An MBA graduate from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, he brings a rare combination of technical insight and global management perspective. He has advised and overseen multiple organizations in securing strategic partnerships, executing joint ventures, and driving cross-border expansions. With a strong foundation in strategic planning and corporate governance, he has led initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency while unlocking new revenue streams.
In addition to nurturing enterprises from inception to maturity, he has been actively involved in capital structuring, deal negotiations, and portfolio diversification strategies. His leadership in the Coffee and Agro Commodities sector, in particular, has supported value-chain innovation and export-led growth, positioning businesses for both domestic and international investment. Known for his ability to align business growth with investor interests, he continues to play a key role in bridging opportunities between enterprises and capital markets.
Ruchika is a strategic Public Relations expert with over 12 years of demonstrated success, she specialize in architecting and executing high-impact communication campaigns that directly align with and advance core business objectives. Her expertise spans a diverse portfolio of sectors, including healthcare, real estate, FMCG, government, and technology. She is recognized for a results-driven methodology that blends strategic planning with flawless execution to build brand reputation, drive engagement, and deliver measurable ROI for stakeholders, clients, and investors.
Her practice is built on a foundation of deep media relationships and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments. She directes advocacy campaigns for global institutions like UNICEF, featuring high-profile ambassadors, and have spearheaded successful product and brand launches with celebrated athletes and celebrities. This experience is complemented by hands-on leadership in managing PAN-India client portfolios and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent message delivery and brand alignment across all platforms.
Her comprehensive skill set encompasses the full spectrum of PR and communications—from media relations, content development, and event management to digital media strategy and budget oversight. She has successfully launched internal and external publications, moderated industry conferences, and managed integrated campaigns across print, electronic, and online verticals. This end-to-end capability ensures that every project, from a press conference to a nationwide advocacy initiative, is executed with precision and maximizes its intended impact.
She committed to fostering collaborative partnerships and building lasting value. By leveraging a strong PAN-India media network and a keen understanding of the evolving media landscape, she consistently secure meaningful coverage and build narratives that resonate with target audiences. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to excellence, a focus on tangible results, and a dedication to elevating the brands serving through innovative and strategic public relations.
She is qualified with a Graduation in Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi and a Post Graduation in Public Relations and Advertising from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Also Masters in Mass Communication, Media Writing, Media Laws, Media Production, Management and Research.
Mayuri is a communication professional with more than a decade in Public Relations & Corporate Communication. She has demonstrated experience in managing strategic communication campaigns, formulation & implementation of external/ internal programs, and activations across business categories and sectors. Throughout her career, she has successfully executed PR & advocacy campaigns of Abbott Pharma, Apollo hospital, Plan India, AICTE, etc. that garnered favourable media coverage and elevated brand awareness for clients.
Strategic thinking and adaptability have allowed her to deliver results that align with the unique objectives of each organization.
She has extensive experience in B2B & B2C, business & corporate sectors including Logistics, Technology, Fintech, Automobile, Real estate, FMCG, Development sector, energy sector, education, Sports. She understands and delivers exceedingly well of data-driven PR campaigns & has strong skill in crisis communication and mitigation such as the transformation of negative coverage into opportunities for the company’s benefit.
She is qualified with a Graduation in Mass Communication from Calcutta University and a Post Graduation in Public Relations from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
An insightful and results-driven Research Professional and Business Analyst, he holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy. With a strong analytical mindset and a passion for strategic problem-solving, he has consistently identified opportunities within market challenges and evolved into a specialist in franchise research.
Over time, he has developed a deep understanding of marketing trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes. He is skilled in monitoring and forecasting sales and marketing trends, assessing the effectiveness of various marketing programs and strategies, and devising effective methods for data collection, including surveys, questionnaires, and opinion polls. His ability to gather and analyze data from multiple sources allows him to convert complex market insights into clear, actionable reports using visual tools such as graphs and tables.
His research expertise spans both macro and micro-level franchise analysis across a wide range of industries. These include food and beverage, education and training (including counselling, vocational, and skill development), retail, fashion, beauty and wellness, as well as entertainment and leisure. His comprehensive approach and cross-sectoral insights make him a key contributor to franchise development and strategic market entry planning.
With a passion for propelling business growth, he leverages his expertise to deliver high-impact solutions that drive tangible results. Boasting a proven track record of success in sales consultancy, he excels at cultivating strong, lasting relationships with clients, adeptly navigating their unique needs, and providing bespoke guidance that fuels business prosperity.
With six years of experience in sales consultancy at a prominent Dubai-based company, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the complexities of business operations and the critical importance of strategic sales planning. By harnessing his expertise, he delivers actionable insights, crafts effective sales strategies, and empowers businesses to achieve their objectives. Through his work, he fosters enduring partnerships, drives revenue growth, and enables organizations to thrive in an increasingly dynamic market environment.
He is a qualified MBA from AHALIA School of Management and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calicut.
Enterprise Digital Leader 2017 and Digital Retail Leader 2018 by MIT Sloan Review and the Khaleej Times, plus CIO of the Year 2018 /2019/2020/2021, Kumar Prasoon is recognised as one of the Global Topmost CIOs in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Asia, and also at the international level. In this prominent role, he makes technology recommendations for the group’s executive management on the aspects of Fuzzy Analytics, Business Intelligence, Big Data, IoT /IIoT, BlockChain, cloud computing, enterprise 2.0, integrated systems architecture, and virtualization. Being the founder of Fuzzy Analytics Framework and Modern Industrial Complex Mathematical Calculus for Emerging Technologies, Kumar is also the global leading Industry Researcher, Scientist, and Technology Evangelist for Smart Systems, Smart Retailing, Smart Cities, Smart Parking, Smart Engineering, Smart Instrumentation, Smart Metering, and Industry Quantum Mechanics employing the Modern Emerging Technologies.
He serves as an advisory board member with numerous national and international consortia in the capacity of consulting, research, and bringing supreme Industry Innovations. Another strong facet is his contribution to the Academia Sector for the Global Universities from Far East to West, where he has mentored, coached, and executed successful projects with hundreds of incumbents in Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorates in Engineering, IT, Business, and Management in the areas of Emerging Technologies, Emerging Markets, and Emerging Systems.
