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.