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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 passionate leaders at Vector Consulting Group who blend domain expertise and scientific thinking to drive innovative solutions and sustainable results.

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Bahasa Ponnu Subramanian or Ponnu as he is called, believes that every problem in an organisation is an opportunity to decipher its underlying root cause which will lead to a simple solution. He believes in and practices communicating complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.&nbsp;Over the last 19 years, Ponnu has worked in EPC organizations within India and GCC countries and has contributed to the field of engineering, project management, and product enhancement. He has also helped in developing custom-made ERP software&nbsp;for&nbsp;PEB industries and provided high-quality strategic and operational advice to clients across various industries and functional areas.&nbsp;He also devotes time to mentor people even personally which gives him true satisfaction. He is an excellent listener who tailors his mentorship style to meet others' needs. He has conducted training programs&nbsp;for&nbsp;new joiners where he motivates them to bring out the best in them. He has played active roles in knowledge creation at Vector. Ponnu loves sharing knowledge with people through discussions.&nbsp; He is committed to delivering exceptional results and passionate about helping organisations achieve their full potential.Ponnu joined Vector Consulting 9 years ago and over the years he has contributed to 12+ transformational projects across diverse environments like EPC (Engineering Procurement &amp; Construction), multi-project custom manufacturing/fabrication, new product development, and green &amp; brownfield plant construction projects. He is an SME leader in EPC &amp; ETO sectors. He has also contributed towards diagnostics &amp; solution design&nbsp;for&nbsp;most of the EPC &amp; ETO implementations of Vector and new product development process.&nbsp;Ponnu detests compromising things&nbsp;for&nbsp;other's sake and is true to himself. Today as a Senior Partner also a member of our audit boardAn avid sports lover, Ponnu enjoys the game of cricket and likes to spend quality time with his family and understand and nurture them. He also loves to read books about behavioural economics, &nbsp;business management, and automation.

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Ponnu Subramanian or Ponnu as he is called, believes that every problem in an organisation is an opportunity to decipher its underlying root cause which will lead to a simple solution. He believes in and practices communicating complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.

Over the last 19 years, Ponnu has worked in EPC organizations within India and GCC countries and has contributed to the field of engineering, project management, and product enhancement. He has also helped in developing custom-made ERP software&nbsp;for&nbsp;PEB industries and provided high-quality strategic and operational advice to clients across various industries and functional areas.&nbsp;He also devotes time to mentor people even personally which gives him true satisfaction. He is an excellent listener who tailors his mentorship style to meet others' needs. He has conducted training programs&nbsp;for&nbsp;new joiners where he motivates them to bring out the best in them. He has played active roles in knowledge creation at Vector. Ponnu loves sharing knowledge with people through discussions.&nbsp; He is committed to delivering exceptional results and passionate about helping organisations achieve their full potential.Ponnu joined Vector Consulting 9 years ago and over the years he has contributed to 12+ transformational projects across diverse environments like EPC (Engineering Procurement &amp; Construction), multi-project custom manufacturing/fabrication, new product development, and green &amp; brownfield plant construction projects. He is an SME leader in EPC &amp; ETO sectors. He has also contributed towards diagnostics &amp; solution design&nbsp;for&nbsp;most of the EPC &amp; ETO implementations of Vector and new product development process.&nbsp;Ponnu detests compromising things&nbsp;for&nbsp;other's sake and is true to himself. Today as a Senior Partner also a member of our audit boardAn avid sports lover, Ponnu enjoys the game of cricket and likes to spend quality time with his family and understand and nurture them. He also loves to read books about behavioural economics, &nbsp;business management, and automation.

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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.

Senthil brings with him 32+ years of cross-organizational 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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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

In true Vector style, Ravindra believes in making a meaningful difference to his clients.Having more than 18 years of experience in business transformation, Ravindra specializes in operations, supply chain, distribution, and sales. His expertise extends across industries like equipment manufacturing, auto parts, pharma, agri inputs, consumer goods (FMCG/FMCD/White Goods), and steel.As a Partner at Vector Consulting, apart from business development and delivery of projects, Ravindra takes on the additional responsibilities of knowledge upgradation and knowledge sharing. He has contributed significantly to the development and management of VectorFLOW, Vector's software solution for Supply Chain &amp; Distribution, and designing a feedback system for the skill development of Vectorians.When Ravi is not working, you can find him watching hit movies from across the globe, playing table tennis, and reading non-fiction books. He is also passionate about developing solutions to cliched problems, teaching, and experiencing the joy of transforming an organization for the better.

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.

Ravindra Patki

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 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

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 organizations will eventually realize that running a high-performance organization 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

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 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.

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BA 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.&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 Chopra

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 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.

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 Malik, has close to a decades experience across industry and consulting. In a short span of 6 years he has implemented multiple projects in Sales, Distribution &amp; Operations Environments.&nbsp;Malik excels in seamless project management, problem-solving, and nurturing strong relationships with clients.A great believer in self-improvement,&nbsp;&nbsp;Malik is constantly learning and reskilling himself. A great team player, he leads by example and inspires others to constantly learn and reskill themselves.&nbsp;Malik's is the Subject Matter Expert in Data Visualization and High Impact Presentation development is evident in the transformative workshops he hosts. &nbsp;

Bahasa Malik, has close to a decades experience across industry and consulting. In a short span of 6 years he has implemented multiple projects in Sales, Distribution & Operations Environments.

Malik, has close to a decades experience across industry and consulting. In a short span of 6 years he has implemented multiple projects in Sales, Distribution &amp; Operations Environments.&nbsp;Malik excels in seamless project management, problem-solving, and nurturing strong relationships with clients.A great believer in self-improvement,&nbsp;&nbsp;Malik is constantly learning and reskilling himself. A great team player, he leads by example and inspires others to constantly learn and reskill themselves.&nbsp;Malik's is the Subject Matter Expert in Data Visualization and High Impact Presentation development is evident in the transformative workshops he hosts. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Malik, has close to a decades experience across industry and consulting. In a short span of 6 years he has implemented multiple projects in Sales, Distribution & Operations Environments.

Mohammad Malik Rafi

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 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.

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