Bain & Company names Shyam Unnikrishnan as managing partner for India
Global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company has named Shyam Unnikrishnan as managing partner for its India business.
In his new role, effective April 1, Shyam Unnikrishnan will be responsible for overseeing Bain & Company’s strategic direction, growth, people, and operations in India. The firm operates with three offices in the country, in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
Unnikrishnan brings nearly two decades of consulting experience to the role, all of which he gained at Bain & Company. He has worked across the firm’s offices in Sydney, Atlanta, and New Delhi and is currently based in Bengaluru.
Most recently, Unnikrishnan led Bain & Company’s Innovation & Design practice in Asia Pacific and is a leader in the Retail, Consumer Products, Strategy and Digital practices. He has extensive expertise in strategy, large-scale transformation, market entry, sales acceleration, customer experience enhancement, commercial due diligence, and merger integration.
“I am honored to lead Bain & Company in India as we enter an exciting new phase of growth. This is a transformative time for India and our clients, with rapid technological advancements and shifting market dynamics creating unprecedented opportunities,” said Unnikrishnan.
“With our exceptionally talented team in India and the full strength of Bain’s global network, we are deeply committed to working alongside our clients to drive outsized impact and deliver unparalleled results as they redefine the future of their industries in India and beyond.”
Unnikrishnan will succeed Parijat Ghosh, who will move on to lead the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences practice in the APAC region.
“Shyam is a proven leader who embodies Bain’s core values of leadership, collaboration, and innovation, with an outstanding track record of driving strategic growth,” said Satish Shankar, regional managing partner for APAC.
“Widely admired as an inspirational leader and mentor, he has significantly contributed to our culture and talent, and built lasting, best-in-class client relationships. Trusted for his expertise, insight, and high-impact results, I am confident that under his leadership, we will reinforce our strengths, and help clients realize their full potential while supercharging the momentum of new drivers in the region.”
