Head of Strategy

Objective of the Role – Head Corporate Strategy

To develop and drive the organization's long-term strategic vision, ensuring sustainable growth, enhanced shareholder value, and competitive advantage through strategic planning, business portfolio optimization, organic and inorganic growth initiatives, market expansion, and enterprise-wide transformation programs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Corporate Strategy & Long-Term Planning

• Develop and drive the company's 3–5 year and 10-year strategic roadmap.
• Identify growth opportunities across existing and new businesses.
• Define strategic priorities aligned with shareholder expectations and market trends.
• Lead annual strategic planning and business review processes.
• Establish strategic KPIs and monitor execution.

Organic Growth Strategy

• Identify new markets, customer segments, and product opportunities.
• Drive business expansion plans domestically and internationally.
• Evaluate diversification opportunities within existing capabilities.
• Support business units in developing growth strategies and profitability improvement initiatives.

Inorganic Growth (M&A, Joint Ventures & Partnerships)

• Identify acquisition targets and strategic investment opportunities.
• Lead merger, acquisition, divestiture, and JV evaluations.
• Conduct commercial due diligence and strategic assessments.
• Manage negotiations alongside finance, legal, and business leaders.
• Oversee post-merger integration and value realization.

Portfolio Management

• Evaluate performance of various business units and subsidiaries.
• Recommend investments, restructuring, spin-offs, or divestments.
• Optimize capital allocation across businesses.
• Assess strategic fit and long-term value creation of each business vertical.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor industry trends, disruptive technologies, regulations, and competitor activities.
• Develop strategic insights for executive leadership and the board.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities impacting future growth.

Business Transformation & Special Projects

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and business model innovation.
• Sponsor high-impact cross-functional projects.
• Support turnaround strategies for underperforming businesses.

Board & Leadership Engagement

• Prepare strategic presentations for the Board and Executive Committee.
• Facilitate strategy workshops with senior leadership.
• Provide recommendations on key strategic decisions.
• Support MD & CEO on critical business initiatives.

Capital Allocation & Investment Planning

• Evaluate major capital expenditure proposals.
• Assess ROI, strategic fit, and risk of investments.
• Prioritize strategic investments across business units.
• Work closely with Finance and Investor Relations teams

International Expansion

• Assess global market entry opportunities.
• Develop market-entry strategies through greenfield, acquisitions, or partnerships.
• Evaluate geopolitical and regulatory risks.
• Build strategic alliances in international markets.

Sustainability & Future Readiness

• Integrate ESG and sustainability goals into corporate strategy.
• Assess future technologies and industry disruptions.
• Develop long-term resilience and risk mitigation strategies.

Preferred Candidate Requirements

• MBA from a premier institution preferred; Engineering background would be an advantage.
• 15–20 years of progressive experience in Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Development, M&A, Transformation, or Business Leadership roles.
• Preferably from a multinational organization with an annual turnover of ₹7,000 Crores or more.
• Proven experience working within multi-business, multi-location, and multiple legal entity environments, managing strategic initiatives across diverse business units and subsidiaries.
• Strong track record of driving enterprise-wide strategic planning, growth initiatives, and business transformation programs.
• Hands-on experience in evaluating and executing organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives.
• Experience in portfolio management, capital allocation, investment evaluation, and value creation initiatives.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with expertise in business case development, valuation, financial modeling, and strategic analysis.
• Experience and Ability to work closely with CEOs, Boards, Executive Committees, and global leadership teams.
• Exposure to international markets, cross-border operations, and global strategic projects would be highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across multiple functions and business entities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation capabilities.
• Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving complex strategic programs from concept through execution.