
anjana gaba
@anjanagaba
I shape corporate strategy, operating plans, analytics, and enterprise transformation for insurance businesses.
What I'm looking for
At Niva Bupa Health Insurance, I co-lead multi-year and annual operating plans with the CEO and CFO, covering revenue, workforce, Opex, and cost-of-acquisition targets. I also present strategic papers and performance updates to Board Members and institutional investors.
Across Niva Bupa, Tata AIA, Canara HSBC Life, Bharti AXA, ICICI Prudential, and SBI Life, I've built operating rhythms, executive dashboards, distribution strategies, KPI standards, and incentive frameworks that connect strategy to execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President – Strategy, Finance & Analytics
Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Co-lead the multi-year and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) alongside the CEO and CFO, encompassing revenue planning, manpower strategy, Opex limits, and Cost of Acquisition targets. Author and present core strategic documents and performance updates to Board Members and institutional investors.
Deputy Vice President – Finance & Analytics
Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 (8 months)
Delivered exploratory portfolio insights and customer segment performance analytics to enable agile business decision-making and identify growth levers. Led the corporate Data Council to establish end-to-end data quality standards and implemented an enterprise-wide KPI Library.
Deputy Vice President – Transformation Office
Niva Bupa Health Insurance
Aug 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 7 months)
Architected and deployed the enterprise operating rhythm, establishing structured KPI dashboards across all lines of business to align functional execution with strategic goals. Designed executive management dashboards to correlate key business levers and highlight underperforming channels.
Independent Strategy Consultant
Independent Strategy Consultant
May 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 2 months)
Advised mid-market enterprises on distribution expansion, knowledge management frameworks, and variable compensation structures.
Associate Vice President – Distribution Marketing & Strategy
Tata AIA Life Insurance
Mar 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Headed sales promotion strategy across Agency, Bancassurance, and Direct channels, managing engagement forums and driving productivity while maintaining budget discipline. Modeled and launched incentive frameworks for Leaders, Advisors, and Middle Management.
Associate Vice President – Sales Planning & Business Intelligence
Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance
Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 8 months)
Led the Business Intelligence function, overseeing enterprise MIS, analytics tools deployment, and senior management performance reporting.
Associate Vice President – Direct Distribution (Channel Development)
Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Apr 2010 - Jun 2013 (3 years 2 months)
Formulated channel growth roadmaps, revenue/expense plans, and reporting automation initiatives in coordination with AXA Asia-Pacific regional teams.
Manager – Performance Management
Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Aug 2007 - Apr 2010 (2 years 8 months)
Adapted global sales processes and performance management blueprints from AXA Asia-Pacific for Indian operations; conducted gap analyses on revenue and cost structures.
Area Manager – Business Planning & Channel Development
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Jan 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Drove distribution expansion, Six Sigma budget optimization projects, and automated reward redemption systems.
Associate Manager – Bancassurance Planning
SBI Life Insurance
Jun 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 6 months)
Developed strategic initiatives and customized product campaigns to expand life insurance penetration across State Bank of India branches nationwide.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SIMSR)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Business Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai, completed in 2003.
Meerut University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration from Meerut University, completed in 2000.
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