About
Strategy is not a plan.
It’s a way of thinking.
For over two decades, I have partnered with CEOs, boards, and leadership teams across industries to sharpen their strategic thinking, navigate digital disruption, and build organizations that thrive in uncertainty.
My approach draws from deep experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, and executive education. I believe the best strategies emerge when rigorous analysis meets creative instinct—when leaders are willing to challenge their assumptions and think differently about what’s possible.
I have advised organizations across 30+ countries, from Fortune 500 multinationals to high-growth startups. My work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Economic Times, and Forbes India.
Journey
Career Timeline
Management Consultant, McKinsey & Company
Began career in the Mumbai office, advising financial services and manufacturing clients on operational strategy and market entry across South Asia.
VP of Strategy, Tata Digital
Led digital transformation initiatives across the Tata Group, building the strategic roadmap for digital commerce and platform strategy.
Founded Sharma Strategy Advisory
Launched independent practice focusing on corporate strategy, brand positioning, and executive coaching. Clients across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Global Keynote Speaker & Published Author
Published "Strategy Beyond the Spreadsheet" — a framework for intuitive decision-making. Now speaking at 20+ conferences annually on leadership and transformation.
Philosophy
What I Believe
Clarity Over Complexity
The most powerful strategies are the ones everyone in the room can understand, remember, and act on. Complexity is easy. Clarity is earned.
Evidence and Instinct
Data informs but does not decide. The leaders who shape industries combine rigorous analysis with the courage to trust their judgment at the edge.
Execution is Strategy
A strategy that lives only in a deck is not a strategy. I work alongside teams to ensure that strategic intent translates into operational reality.
Organizations I’ve Worked With