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Uma

M&A/Divestitures, Interim CIO, PE, Playbooks, TSA Management, IT Due Diligence, Program Management, Lead Global Teams, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Automotive

Richmond, United States

M&A/Divestitures, Interim CIO, PE, Playbooks, TSA Management, IT Due Diligence, Program Management, Lead Global Teams, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Automotive

Domain experience

Relevant Total Experience: 27 years

Seniority Level: Senior

Sector Experience: 

Communication Services Consumer Discretionary Consumer Staples Energy Financials FinTech Health Care Industrials Information Technology Materials Real Estate Utilities

Skills

Skilled in: Corporate Development, Due Diligence, Legal, Portfolio Services & Add-on M&A, Private Equity & Growth Capital, Sell-side M&A

Languages: Spanish, Italian, English, French, Marathi, Telugu, Hindi

Work Experience

MAD Advisory Services

Senior M&A/Divestiture, Business Transformation, Program Director, TSA Manager, IT M&A Advisor

1/9/2015

 

- Now

As a management consultant, I deliver excellent outcomes for clients in multiple industries. Select projects include: • Large Global Chemical Manufacturing Company (USA, EMEA, APAC. LATAM) - Acted as Strategic Advisor on M&AD and TSA, and Program Manager, Divestiture. Managed full life cycle of all IT, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing workstream activities, from initial evaluation for potential divestiture, through project execution/closure. Design and development of integration playbooks. TSA Exit Strategy and Execution • Large Pharma (United States, EMEA, APAC, LATAM) - Partnered with Acquisition Management Office on acquisition integration and IT workstreams throughout M&A deal. • Global FMCG (United States, EMEA, APAC, LATAM) - Designed, negotiated, and executed Transition Services Agreements. Collaborated with Acquisition Management Office and managed IT and HR workstreams throughout the entire M&A deal process. Developed and implemented M&A technical playbook. Led three Divestitures and three Acquisitions • Over 25 PE Carve-Outs and Integration Management

Avontec Automation Pvt Ltd

Interim Chief Information Officer

1/6/2016

 

- 30/4/2021

In this role, I transformed the organization through delivery of change programs, including complete restructuring, M&A/Divestiture Integration, and executing new capabilities and portfolio changes. I forged and fostered customer relationships with Reckitt Benckiser, Pfizer, Titan Pharma, Unilever, L'Oréal, and Nestle. I also delivered strategic leadership and supervised all project regulatory and compliance activities. My accomplishments included: • IDeveloped and revised project plans and worked in tandem with stakeholders to understand and resolve complex issues. • Led two company mergers and acquisitions. • Implemented SAP Business One End to End, replacing legacy system. • Developed Industrial Internet of Things (IOT) offering for Food/Pharma CPG customers to automate production lines. • Key enabler for digital transformation for all front end (Sales/Marketing processes)

Altria

PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER

1/2/2001

 

- 28/2/2017

During my tenure, I drove results for business- critical programs valued at over $50M. I collaborated with global offshore and cross-functional teams and delivered enterprise projects and special initiatives on-time, while ensuring regulatory compliance. I also developed key talent, coaching and mentoring each person, while also implementing best practices and executing coaching programs. My achievements included: • Led over 10 programs related to IT acquisitions and divestitures. Also managed programs and projects for M&As and Divestitures for Fortune 100 companies, including Kraft Foods, Miller Brewing, US Tobacco, John Middleton, and Philip Morris International. • Orchestrated all facets of new company formation for e-Cigarette business, including end-to end ERP, Order-to-Cash and Purchase-to-Pay. • Led project to restructure sales regions to optimize fulfillment and replenishment (Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco, Cigars) • Managed more than $100M in marketing activities with Agency, Leo Burnett - Publicis, to develop promotional materials related to Trade and Consumer Marketing • Implemented Enterprise JDE(now Blue Yonder), for warehouse management and logistics of finished goods.

Altria

Marlboro Digital Brand Manager

1/2/2006

 

- 31/1/2010

I managed and developed technology-based innovative pilot marketing programs. I executed Go / No-Go decisions on concepts for program implementation. I led and strengthened marketing/branding activities for organization. I planned and implemented robust brand management strategies with a focus on strengthening top line / bottom-line growth. I administered evaluation of brand portfolio, including brand definition / proposition, advertising concept, pricing, packaging, placement and promotion for organization. I collaborated with sales departments to plan and implement best marketing initiatives. I oversaw and controlled budget to ensure optimum utilization of resources and reduce expenses. • Established mentoring program within Brand Marketing for junior staff. • Launched the Marlboro 50 parties in 50 cities program across the United States in a single night.

Mercedes-Benz USA

Program Manager

1/3/1999

 

- 28/2/2001

• Manage corporate technology systems separation of company from corporate parent • Setup program office (PMO) to enable consistent, traceable delivery for a range of systems from Financial, Accounting, CRM, Marketing and HR • Drive Y2K Remediation Projects • Worked with senior management on defining and communicating IT strategies and upcoming initiatives

Education

Pace University

1/1/1989

 

- 31/12/1992

The George Washington University

1/1/2010

 

- 31/12/2014

The George Washington University

1/1/2001

 

- 31/12/2005

Pace University

1/1/1989

 

- 31/12/1991

University of Poona

Computer Engineering

1/1/1990

 

Pace University

Computer Science

Licenses / Certificates

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP)

1/5/2005

 

Global PMI Partners

IMO Mobilization (IMOM) Certification

1/7/2023

 

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