Consultancy

Naveen Narayanan is a highly accomplished management consultant specializing in Strategy Execution, Lean Transformation, Supply Chain Excellence, and Change Management. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Naveen has established himself as a trusted advisor to numerous organizations across the globe. Over the years, he has gained invaluable experience working across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. His expertise and insights have proven instrumental in driving positive change and achieving operational excellence for his clients. Throughout his career, Naveen has led several corporate-wide transformation programs, mentored change agents, and produced sustainable business results for clients such as DHL Worldwide, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Nortel Networks and Godrej Industries, to name a few, throughout Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. His ability to identify strategic opportunities, optimize business processes, and implement effective change management practices has consistently delivered outstanding results for his clients, leading to improved performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in International Business from the renowned Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA. His academic excellence at Thunderbird earned him induction into the esteemed Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society. Additionally, Naveen has a Master's degree in Lean Enterprise from The University of Buckingham, UK, where he graduated with distinction. Naveen is currently pursuing his doctoral research in Lean & Operational Excellence. He has been invited to speak at leading international forums such as IQPC, ASQ, Lean Institute of Africa, SAPICS, CPHI and Cll, and is a passionate advocate of sustainable change Initiatives worldwide.

Ganesh Iyer brings over 25 years of Experience in IT and Management Consulting across diverse sectors. He started his career as a Software Product developer and later specialized in improving profitability through deployment of Spend Management solutions during his stint with Infosys and later on with KPMG Consulting in USA. Since joining SSA in 2007, he has led a number of change management engagements around the world and delivered hundreds of breakthrough improvement projects.

Ganesh has been passionately involved in driving cultural change along with Training, Coaching and Facilitating project teams for Lean transformation, systematic problem solving, Business process re-engineering with a focus on Robotics Process Automation and IT enablement in areas of CRM, ERP, Project Management, Performance Management and Leadership dashboards. He has supported number of IT transformation & ERP selection projects to provide an unbiased and right choice for clients in Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. Since co-founding SSA Techknowlogies in 2008, Ganesh has been deeply involved in creating a Design Excellence Model to help R&D functions bring continuous improvement. He has worked with numerous organizations institutionalizing Design for Six Sigma, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Design for Manufacture and Assembly, Value Analysis/Value Engineering and other improvement methodologies. Ganesh is a Chemical Engineer from Mumbai University and holds an Executive Management degree from INSEAD, France.

Sashi Rekha is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a diverse background in business leadership. Armed with an advanced management degree from the prestigious INSEAD in France, she possesses a formidable skill set that sets her apart in the business world. As the Managing Director for Global Alliances at SSA, Sashi has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, steering the company towards unprecedented growth and success. Her expertise in forging and managing global alliances has solidified SSA's position as a prominent player in the international market. Sashi's extensive travels have exposed her to diverse cultures and perspectives, honing her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Widely regarded as an ace networker, she effortlessly establishes and nurtures professional relationships that yield fruitful partnerships for SSA. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sashi is fueled by a fervent passion for transforming SSA into a globally reputed management consultancy. Her vision and drive have propelled the company to expand its footprint across continents and industries, leaving an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a strong sense of purpose, Sashi Rekha continues to inspire her team and clients alike, epitomizing the values of leadership, innovation, and integrity. As she navigates the ever-changing business landscape, her dedication to building the SSA brand remains unyielding, ensuring a prosperous and promising future for the company she ardently serves.

Vijay is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience across various industries and management consulting. Throughout his career, he has successfully led numerous corporate-wide transformation programs, delivering sustainable customer and business results for a diverse range of clients. His proficiency in Lean manufacturing techniques has allowed him to demonstrate hands-on expertise while working with clients in various sectors. Vijay's passion for excellence is contagious, and he is highly regarded for his innate people skills and ability to inspire others. He has coached and mentored hundreds of professionals in Operational Excellence worldwide across countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Singapore, and Indonesia, among others. Throughout his career, Vijay has worked with an impressive roster of clients. Some notable organizations he has consulted for include Voltamp Transformers Oman, Baker Hughes Saudi Arabia, Vodafone, Tata Communications, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Bharat Petroleum, Blue Star, DHL, Positive Packaging Group, Coromandel Fertilizers, Crompton Greaves, Renaissance, Essar, Capsugel, Sun Pharma, and Piramal.

Vijay's commitment to professional development is evident through his certifications. He is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt; additionally, he holds the certification of CII-EXIM Bank Business Excellence Assessor, enabling him to assess and enhance organizational excellence. With his extensive experience, expertise, and passion for excellence, Vijay Dhonde remains a sought-after consultant and trainer in operational excellence. He is a Mechanical Engineer from Mumbai University and holds an Executive MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Nandha Kumar has led several corporate-wide Lean Transformation programs and is adept at application of business transformation methods in diverse sectors in Oman and the GCC region. He has successfully implemented Digital Transformation, ERP enablement, Lean Value Stream Mapping, and Supply Chain Systems for several clients. His recent projects in Oman include end-to-end program management for Lean Transformation at Oman Post/Asyad Express, Central Bank of Oman (CBO), OMIFCO, Nama Group to name a few. He has a strong grasps of negotiating subtle aspects of change management and is very adept at managing tricky stakeholder situation. Nandha is also a certified assessor for Business Excellence conforming to EFQM model and a certified trainer on Process Simulation & Rapid DOE techniques using iGrafx Process Simulation suite and has trained several Six Sigma belts on these techniques.

He is a graduate in Commerce with an MBA in Finance from Bombay University. His professional experience includes over a decade and a half in Management Consulting. He possesses extensive business process excellence consulting expertise across diverse sectors ranging from Chemical Process Industries to Logistics and Real Estate.