Top Consultant with RJ Lumba

In this episode, we speak with Micah Alpern, Senior Managing Director at Teneo. Micah is part of the firm’s People Advisory team, where he advises organizations and executives on culture, leadership, and talent strategy, particularly in the context of transformation and transactions. Micah brings nearly two decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies and private equity-backed businesses through complex organizational change. Before joining Teneo, he was a partner at EY, where he built a Culture and Leadership offering, and previously held leadership roles at Kearney and Booz & Company. His work focuses on leadership development, team effectiveness, and aligning culture with business strategy to improve performance. Micah was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top 25 Human Capital Consultants and Leaders of 2023 and 2025. Teneo is a global advisory firm that works with CEOs and senior leaders across strategy, communications, financial advisory, risk, and organizational design to help solve complex business challenges. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Sumeet Gupta, Senior Managing Director and Leader of AI and Digital Transformation at FTI Consulting. Sumeet leads the firm’s AI and Digital Transformation practice, advising companies and investors on business model change, operating model redesign, and value creation through AI. Sumeet began his career as an AI researcher, studying deep learning neural networks at IIT and later conducting research with MIT and the National Center for Biological Sciences. He brings more than 20 years of experience helping companies apply AI, data, and emerging technologies across sectors including retail, healthcare, financial services, technology, and industrials. Before joining FTI Consulting, he was an Executive Partner at Publicis Sapient and previously co-founded a high-performance computing startup. Sumeet was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top 25 Digital Transformation Consultants and Leaders of 2024 and 2026, and one of the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultants and Leaders of 2025. FTI Consulting is a global advisory firm that helps organizations navigate transformation, performance challenges, and high-stakes business situations across more than 30 countries and territories. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Paul Edwards, Global Practice Lead at Grant Thornton Stax. Paul leads firm strategy and execution, with a focus on market and commercial work for private equity clients across the deal lifecycle, from acquisition evaluation to value creation and exit preparation. Paul has spent more than two decades advising private equity firms and portfolio companies on diligence, growth strategy, pricing, and market positioning. Over that time, he has led more than 1,000 engagements and helped build the firm’s private equity practice into a global business supporting hundreds of engagements each year. He brings particular experience in software, services, and industrials, and has been with Stax for more than 20 years. Paul was recognized by The Consulting Report as a Top 25 M&A Consultant and Leader of 2025. Grant Thornton Stax is a strategy consulting firm focused on commercial diligence, value creation, and growth strategy for private equity firms and corporate clients. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Charisma Glassman, Partner, Vice President, and Global Head of Retail, Consumer and E-Commerce Advisory at Genpact. Charisma advises retail and consumer brands on AI, digital transformation, and operating model changes across subsectors including fashion, luxury, grocery, beauty, and e-commerce. Charisma brings more than two decades of experience across business and technology transformation. Before joining Genpact, she held leadership roles at Capgemini, Barclays, Citi, and Rave Digital, working across retail, luxury, financial services, and digital commerce. Her work has included large-scale AI transformation initiatives, customer experience strategy, growth planning, and post-merger integration. Charisma was recognized by The Consulting Report as a Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultant and Leader of 2025 and a Top Consumer and Retail Consultant and Leader of 2026. Genpact is an advanced technology services and solutions company that helps enterprises apply data, technology, and AI across operations and business functions. Charisma support American India Foundation and Asian American Business Development Center. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Rachel Barton, Senior Managing Director and Global Lead for Private Equity at Accenture. Rachel works across the deal lifecycle, advising private equity firms and portfolio company executives on technology diligence, value creation, and complex transformation initiatives. With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of business and technology, Rachel focuses on revenue growth, operating models, and AI-driven strategies that support investment outcomes. She has spent nearly two decades at Accenture in progressively senior leadership roles, working with private equity clients across industries. Rachel was recognized by The Consulting Report as a Top 25 Private Equity Consultant and Leader in 2024 and 2025. Accenture is a global professional services company operating in more than 120 countries, combining technology capabilities with industry expertise to support clients across sectors. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Dave Seybold, CEO of TTEC Digital. Dave leads TTEC Digital’s customer experience consulting and technology services business, focused on contact center platforms, CRM, and AI-enabled customer interactions. Dave brings more than 30 years of experience in consulting and technology services. Before joining TTEC Digital, he held senior executive leadership roles at IBM, Avanade, and Atos, leading global teams while living in Bangalore, Madrid, and the U.S. He became CEO in 2022, following TTEC Digital’s expansion into CX consulting and technology services through a series of acquisitions. TTEC Digital was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top Consulting Firms of 2025. TTEC Digital provides customer experience consulting, systems integration, and managed services to organizations across industries. Dave supports Moveable Feast. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Kurt Estes, Principal and Head of Corporate Development at Sikich. Kurt focuses on M&A strategy and execution for Sikich’s growth initiatives. Since joining the firm in 2008, he has overseen more than 20 acquisitions and has led dozens of transactions through Sikich’s investment banking practice. His background spans corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, and innovation, and he holds more than 25 patents. Kurt was recognized by The Consulting Report as a Top 25 M&A Consultant and Leader of 2025. Sikich is a professional services firm providing consulting, technology, and compliance services to public and private sector organizations, with approximately 2,000 team members and operations across North America, the UK, and EMEA. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Petra Jantzer, Global Life Sciences Lead at Accenture. Petra oversees one of the firm’s largest industry groups, spanning work across the entire life sciences value chain. She also leads Accenture’s services for a major multinational pharmaceutical client, managing a broad portfolio of engagements across R&D, operations, and commercial functions. Petra began her career as a molecular biologist and oncology researcher before moving into consulting. She spent many years at McKinsey working across R&D and corporate strategy, later joining Accenture, where much of her focus centers on how data and intelligent technologies influence scientific processes and business performance. Petra was recognized by The Consulting Report as a Top Life Sciences Consultant and Leader in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Accenture is a global professional services company operating in more than 120 countries, combining technology capabilities with industry expertise to support clients across sectors. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Chris Raimondo, Americas Consulting Insurance Leader at EY. Chris oversees the full suite of consulting services EY provides to insurance carriers across property and casualty, life and annuity, reinsurance, and brokerage. Chris has more than 20 years of global experience in the insurance industry, with work spanning business consulting, technology and data implementation, actuarial and risk services, and workforce consulting. He has led large-scale transformation programs for major domestic and international insurers, including multi-year efforts to move core systems from legacy platforms to modern cloud technology.  Chris was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top Insurance Consultants and Leaders of both 2024 and 2025. Chris supports Little Kids Rock. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Apurva Nair, a Partner at Oliver Wyman, where he leads post-deal value creation within the firm’s Private Equity practice. Apurva works with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to improve operational and financial performance, often focusing on cost, pricing, and EBITDA growth. Most of his projects take place immediately after an acquisition, helping portfolio companies strengthen margins and prepare for exit. Before joining Oliver Wyman, he served as Partner and COO at a boutique consulting firm with operations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Apurva was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of both 2024 and 2025. Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm advising clients across industries on strategy, operations, and organizational transformation. Apurva supports Taproot Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Phil Dunne, UK Managing Director at Stax, where he leads the firm’s business across the UK and EMEA. Phil brings more than 25 years of experience spanning industry and consulting, with a focus on supporting private equity clients through commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning. Before joining Stax, he served as UK Managing Partner at Roland Berger, Partner at EY leading the EY-Parthenon Strategy team, and UK Managing Partner and leader of the private equity practice at Kearney.  Phil was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of both 2024 and 2025. Stax is a global consulting firm that supports corporate and private equity clients across industries such as the technology, healthcare, education, and consumer sectors. The firm delivers data-driven insights to help clients accelerate growth, boost profitability, and make smarter investment decisions.  I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Meghan Harris-Ngae, a Partner at PwC Canada, where she leads ESG Strategy, Integration, and Transformation, and serves as Global Sustainability Private Business Leader. With more than two decades of experience across industries and markets, Meghan helps C-suites and boards integrate sustainability into their core business models, guiding organizations through climate transition, regulatory shifts, and broader transformation agendas. She was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders of both 2024 and 2025. PwC is a global professional services leader operating in 151 countries, delivering audit, assurance, tax, and consulting solutions across sectors. Meghan supports Tree Canada. To learn more about this organization, click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Manish Mehta, the Business Unit Head of Health and Life Sciences and Telecom, Media, and Technology at Atos. Manish leads a $400 million business unit focused on driving digital transformation across North America’s healthcare and life sciences sectors, including payers, providers, pharma, medical devices, and healthtech. He brings deep expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare operations. Manish was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of The Top 25 Healthcare Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Atos is a global leader in managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing, providing secure and decarbonized digital solutions across 69 countries. Manish supports Catchafire. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Brad Boyd, Principal and National Healthcare Consulting Practice Leader at BDO USA. Brad brings over 25 years of experience working with provider organizations, payers, private equity, and IT companies to deliver high-value consulting engagements that improve care delivery, enhance the experience of patients and providers, and drive operational and financial performance. Brad was recognized as one of The Top 50 Healthcare Consultants and Leaders of 2024. BDO is a leading global network providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, with a people-first culture that helps clients thrive by turning business as usual into better than usual. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Vic Svec, the Principal of Svec Consulting. Vic brings 35 years of achievement in ESG, investor relations, and strategic communications, having led initiatives at Fortune 500 companies and top global consultancies. Most recently, he served as a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, where he led ESG Advisory Services. His corporate leadership spans three decades, with global leaders including Brunswick Corporation and Peabody Energy. Vic was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders of 2024.  Svec Consulting is a newly established advisory firm founded in 2024 to help companies unlock value through sustainability consulting, investor relations, and strategic communications. Svec supports Catholic Student Center. To learn more about this organization click here.  I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Velislava Ivanova, the EY Americas Chief Sustainability Officer and the Global Strategy and Markets Leader for EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice. Velislava is a recognized sustainability expert with over 25 years of international experience in helping multinational corporations—across energy, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals—develop and execute sustainability strategies. Velislava was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders for 2024. EY operates in more than 150 countries, delivering a broad range of services spanning assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions—backed by deep sector knowledge and a global network of ecosystem collaborators. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Jeff Black, Partner and Global M&A Business Leader at Mercer.  Jeff brings more than 25 years of experience advising on over 300 transactions, offering strategic and financial guidance across global people risks, including commercial due diligence, culture risk mitigation, post-merger integration, and other areas. Jeff was recognized as one of The Top 25 M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2025.  Mercer helps its clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes. The firm does this by meeting the needs of today and tomorrow—understanding the data and applying it with a human touch, and turning ideas into action to spark positive change. Jeff supports Krayons & Beyond. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Anthony Perrotta, Partner at PA Consulting. Anthony has more than 25 years of experience in sales leadership, FMCG, CPG, retail, and sustainability. He works with clients on growth strategy, sustainability, and regenerative economy initiatives that support progress beyond net zero goals. Anthony was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders for 2024. PA Consulting brings together experts in strategy, technology, and innovation to help clients transform and achieve lasting impacts across a wide range of sectors. Anthony supports Basket Brigade, Our Rescue, and Robin Hood. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Anuj Shah, a Managing Director and the Head of ESG and Impact Advisory at Stax.  Anuj advises private asset managers, corporations, and investment banks on value-enhancing approaches to ESG integration, sustainability strategy, and impact outcomes.  Anuj was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders of 2024.  Stax is a global consulting firm that supports corporate and private equity clients across industries such as the technology, healthcare, education, and consumer sectors. The firm delivers data-driven insights to help clients accelerate growth, boost profitability, and make smarter investment decisions.  I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with John Thompson, the Senior Vice President and Principal of the GenAI Program and AI Products at The Hackett Group. John leads The Hackett Group’s GenAI Executive Advisory Program and guides the development of AI software across industries. He brings over 38 years of expertise spanning all aspects of advanced analytics and information management, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, AI, cognitive computing, and big data. John was recognized as one of The Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultants and Leaders of 2024. The Hackett Group is an IP and platform-based, Gen AI strategic consulting and executive advisory firm. Using its AI XPLR™ and ZBrain™ platforms, the company’s experienced professionals help organizations realize the power of Gen AI and achieve quantifiable, breakthrough results. John supports Mark Cuban Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Anthony Abbatiello, Partner and Workforce Transformation Practice Leader at PwC. Anthony brings deep expertise in human capital strategy, leading PwC’s efforts in workforce transformation and helping clients prepare for the future by driving innovation in talent strategy, HR transformation, behavioral change, and rewards and well-being. Anthony was recognized as one of The Top 25 Human Capital Consultants and Leaders of 2024. PwC is a global professional services network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries, helping organizations build and sustain momentum across audit, tax, legal, and consulting services. Anthony supports The Generations Project.  To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Wei Ke, Partner at Oliver Wyman. Wei brings over 15 years of consulting experience helping global financial institutions and consumer brands drive growth through product innovation, pricing strategy, and digital sales effectiveness. Wei was recognized as one of The Top 25 Marketing and Sales Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm known for guiding organizations through critical challenges by combining deep industry expertise with collaborative, insight-driven solutions. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Mat Zucker, Senior Partner at Prophet who is also serving as the Chief Marketing Officer. Mat brings nearly 30 years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, content, and social strategy, and previously co-led Prophet’s global marketing and sales practice across industries. Mat was recognized as one of The Top 25 Marketing and Sales Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Prophet is a global consulting firm known for driving uncommon growth through strategy, creativity, and digital expertise, serving some of the world’s most iconic brands across 15 global offices. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Sean McDevitt, Partner at Arthur D. Little, where he leads the USA TIME Practice, focusing on telecommunications, information technology, media, and electronics. Sean brings nearly 30 years of experience in advising top telecom operators, suppliers, private equity firms, and infrastructure funds on strategic growth, investment due diligence, broadband business services, and market entry across global markets. Sean was recognized as one of The Top 25 Technology Consultants and Leaders of 2025. Arthur D. Little is a global consulting firm with more than 135 years of history, known for integrating strategy, technology, and innovation to help clients achieve lasting performance and impact. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Rachel Rosenblatt, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting and Head of the Americas Retail & Consumer Products sector within the Strategic Communications segment. Rachel brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, helping major retail and consumer brands navigate crisis situations, manage reputation, and communicate effectively through change, litigation, and transformation. Rachel was recognized as one of The Top 25 Consumer and Retail Consultants and Leaders of 2025. FTI Consulting is a global expert advisory firm that helps organizations manage risk, navigate crisis, and seize opportunity with over 8,300 professionals in more than 30 countries. Rachel supports Lenox Hill Hospital.  To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Jay Milliken, Senior Partner at Prophet, where he advises global companies on customer-driven growth strategies. Jay brings more than 20 years of experience helping leading brands strengthen customer relationships, build strategic brand assets, and align growth strategies with customer behavior and insights across industries. Jay was recognized as one of The Top 25 M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Prophet is a global consulting firm known for driving uncommon growth by combining strategy, creativity, and innovation to help leading businesses transform and thrive in dynamic markets. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Colleen Corwell, the Managing Director, Head of US Financial Services Compliance and Regulation at Kroll.  Colleen leverages more than 20 years of experience in assisting industry firms navigate complex regulations by serving as in-house and outsourced Chief Compliance Officer for more than 20 firms, including registered investment advisors, investment companies and broker-dealers. Collen was recognized as one of The Top 25 Financial Services Consultants and Leaders of 2024.  Kroll is the leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions, by leveraging unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex demands. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Debashish Mukherjee, Partner and Middle East & Africa Lead, Consumer and Retail at Kearney.  Debashish is a Kearney original, having been with the firm for nearly 24 years. He has developed practices and teams across countries and is tasked with growing the Consumer and Retail practice and adjacencies in the region. He also provides supervisory support to accelerate growth in smaller markets such as Turkey. In the past, he has served clients across Asia. Debashish was recognized as one of The Top 25 Consumer and Retail Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Kearney is a global management consulting firm that operates in more than 40 countries, working with governments, nonprofits, and many of the world’s largest corporations. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Sven Dharmani, the Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Supply Chain Leader at Ernst & Young. An accomplished operations advisor, Sven helps clients adopt leading-edge digital and industry 4.0 capabilities, resulting in the transformation of their business operations. He brings a global perspective from his business experience in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.  Sven was recognized as one of The Top 25 Automotive Consultants and Leaders of 2024 by The Consulting Report.  EY teams in more than 150 countries work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, strengthened by sector experience and diverse ecosystem partners. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Shirley Santoso, a Partner at Kearney, serving as the Asia Pacific leader for the Leadership, Change, and Organization Practice, co-head for Kearney Asia’s Transaction and Transformation Practice, and the President Director of Kearney’s Indonesian office. Shirley has been with Kearney for over 20 years, with notable achievements including a Turnaround program for a large insurer in Asia, major cost reduction and operational transformations for leading banks in Southeast Asia, strategic portfolio review and transformation blueprint for a topleading Southeast Asia conglomerate, and national sectoral blueprints for Indonesia.  Shirley was recognized as one of The Top 25 Women Leaders in Consulting for 2024 by The Consulting Report.  Kearney is a global management consulting firm that operates in more than 40 countries, working with governments, nonprofits, and many of the world’s largest corporations.  Shirley supports Ignite. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Richard Winston, Global Financial Services Lead at Slalom.  Richard oversees strategic direction and drives innovative growth, partnerships, and community across all segments. His commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, championing strategies that not only drive operational efficiency and competitive edge but also foster significant growth. Before joining Slalom, Richard began his career in Financial Services at Accenture where he gained invaluable insights into the power of technology in transforming traditional financial services. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Ashutosh Dekhne, Senior Partner and C-suite Advisor for the Americas supply chain operations and technology at Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services. Ashutosh’s focus is on delivering personalized advice to c-suite executives and is centered around driving meaningful, lasting and step-change impact around growth, cost, cash and service performance. His areas of expertise include manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, omnichannel, procurement, and strategy, with innovative approaches in digital and advanced analytics and technology. Prior to joining EY, Ashutosh was a partner at McKinsey & Company, where he held leadership positions for nearly a decade. Ashutosh supports Dallas Boys and Girls Club and Salvation Army. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Robin Dufresne, Executive Vice President and Sr. Practice Director with CSG Government Solutions (CSG). Since joining CSG, Robin has had a significant impact on its growth and culture, supporting the expansion of its footprint to serve 48 states and territories, significantly growing its workforce with hundreds of talented consultants, and establishing a reputation for excellence in management consulting.  Prior to CSG, Robin served as the Medicaid Operations Director for MaineCare Services. Robin has nearly 20 years of IT consulting experience and is a nationally recognized thought leader in healthcare IT and reform initiatives for government public assistance programs.  Robin supports Girls Inc.  To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Gustavo Alba, Co-Global Leader of Heidrick & Struggles’ Private Equity and Venture Capital Practice, where he oversees engagements for portfolio companies and investment firms worldwide. Gustavo’s experience includes placing CEOs, COOs, managing partners and other executive leaders across management consulting, professional services and technology organizations. Additionally, he has led chief strategy and transformation searches for clients across industries. Previously, Gustavo led the Global Technology and Services Practice, advising clients across software, professional and technology services, and digital infrastructure. Gustavo supports Komera.  To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Balika Sonthalia, Senior Partner and Practice Leader of Kearney’s Strategic Operations Practice. Balika is a C-suite advisor on the End-to-End supply chain transformation agenda within the consumer goods and retail industry and has deep subject matter expertise in logistics and distribution for all major sectors that make and distribute products. Prior to her current Practice Leader role, Balika has held other leadership positions in the firm including serving on the Americas Leadership Team and leading the Americas Deliver Tower in the strategic operations practice. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Carrie Steyer, Chief Customer Officer at 66degrees, a consulting and professional services firm specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in AI, data, and cloud technology. Carrie’s focus is on fostering strategic alliances and spearheading global sales initiatives, drawing upon her expertise in data modernization and AI/ML transformation. Previously, Carrie worked as the general manager at Slalom Consulting for over 10 years, where she focused on helping clients achieve their strategic goals. She also served as the director of the Analytics and Market Intelligence Center at Kurt Salmon, a global management consultancy. Carrie supports Justice Journey Alliance. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Bernardo Miranda, Senior Partner and Managing Director at Falconi, a leading Latin American management consulting firm. Bernardo’s role at Falconi includes key involvement in the firm's strategic planning and execution. Since joining the firm, he has dedicated over 16 years to supporting CEOs and SVPs across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His contributions and leadership led to his rapid advancement within Falconi. Bernardo started his career at the American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, where he managed committees related to business development, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Munish Gupta, President & Head of Cybersecurity advisory at Inspira Enterprise. Munish has been a leader in the cybersecurity advisory space for 20 years, delivering and managing large enterprise cyber programs. He oversees a team of security experts who provide end-to-end cybersecurity services, from consulting and integration to management and support. Munish is also a founding member of Purplebook Cyber Security Community - North America. Before joining Inspira, he was associated with Wipro, Infosys and HCL. His leadership at Wipro and Infosys was integral to cyber consulting and advisory at both companies. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Ramyani Basu, Senior Partner at Kearney, where she drives technology and digital transformations across industries including Consumer Goods and Retail, Financial Institutions, Energy and Process Industries and Engineering companies. With more than two decades of experience collaborating with businesses across various industries and regions, Ramyani uses the unique combination of technology, business acumen, and transformative strategies to deliver significant value for her clients. Ramyani also holds an important role in Kearney's European leadership team as a core member driving growth in the region. Additionally, she chairs the European Inclusion Council, where she is focused on ensuring that DEI efforts are truly delivering real change. Ramyani supports UN Women. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with David Frigeri, Managing Director of AI at Slalom. David leads Slalom's artificial intelligence business and strategy across the East region. He oversees AI go-to-market initiatives, develops high-performing teams and delivers revenue growth by building innovative and industry-specific AI solutions tailored to clients. Earlier in his career, for nearly a decade, David played a key role in scaling Internap from a pre-IPO startup with $36 million in revenue to a company generating over $300 million. David has been recognized for developing innovative AI solutions for various domains from chronic wound image recognition and patient readmission risk models to predicting media consumption and optimizing mobile commerce conversion. David supports Hope Partnership for Education and Hopeworks. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.