Mumbai: Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has appointed Akhilesh Sahu as Managing Director in New Delhi to strengthen its Industrials sector practice. This appointment underscores A&M’s dedication to enhancing its talent pool of industry experts to provide tailored solutions to clients.
With 16 years in strategic consulting, Sahu drives growth and transformations at A&M. He collaborates with clients in various sectors, such as commercial and passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, cement, consumer electricals, durables, and small domestic appliances.
Sahu advises companies on growth strategies, including new business development, product innovation, market acceleration, and digital transformations. He identifies trends to enhance clients’ competitive edge.
Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director and India Co-Country Leader at A&M said “Akhilesh’s addition to the team enhances our industrial and consumer goods expertise. His vast experience and deep understanding of industry dynamics allows us to deliver transformative solutions that maximize value for clients.As we continue to expand our footprint in India, Akhilesh’s leadership will be instrumental in enhancing our sectoral expertise and driving change that generates growth. I look forward to collaborating with him.”
Prior to joining A&M, Sahu was a Partner at the Boston Consulting Group, where he contributed to the Industrial Goods and Marketing, Sales & Pricing practices.In that role, he:
- Led multiple large engagements including the development of a comprehensive portfolio strategy for India’s largest business conglomerate.
- Spearheaded building a new appliances business to drive break outgrowth for an electricals company, encompassing the strategy, full product lifecycle development and pan-India launch.
- Directed multiple growth initiatives in cement including international expansion and large-scale EBITDA improvement.
Akhilesh Sahu, Managing Director at A&M said, “In the coming decade, India will continue to witness strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth driven by our Government’s push for ‘Make in India’ and the accompanying policy changes across multiple sectors. This dynamic presents exciting industrial sector and consumer goods sector opportunities, allowing businesses to push beyond traditional boundaries. Companies which innovate and launch products rooted in deep costumer insights will continue to outperform. A&M’s integrated platform coupled with its global network of sector expertise provides a solid foundation to drive sustainable growth for companies. I am excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to contributing to the success of our clients in India.”
