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Sayantan Ray

@sayantanray1

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Strategy and transformation leader with 14+ years of experience

India

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role that leverages my strategy and transformation expertise to drive growth and unlock high-value market opportunities.

As a seasoned strategy and transformation leader, I have a proven track record of driving growth, unlocking high-value market opportunities, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver results. With 14+ years of experience, I have developed expertise in strategy development, M&A, strategic partnerships, and business transformation. I have worked with Fortune 500 companies, including Stanley Black & Decker and Honeywell, and have a strong analytical mindset, effective at advising senior leaders and autonomously navigating through ambiguity.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to drive 2x market growth, unlock high-value market opportunities, and deliver results that exceed expectations. I am a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset, and I am passionate about advising senior leaders and driving business transformation.

In addition to my professional experience, I have also developed a strong educational foundation, with a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology. I have also participated in various training workshops and programs, including OKRs for Strategy Execution, Scenario Planning, and Innovation Management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director, Strategy & Analytics

Stanley Black & Decker

Nov 2020 - Sep 2024 (3 years 10 months)

Strategic advisor driving transformation initiatives such as 500+ bps margin expansion. Led 15+ M&A pursuits, 20+ executive reviews and pivoted $60M business to DD growth. Implemented 80/20 framework reducing complexity and costs by 12%. Delivered $50M savings through digital transformation and AI. Championed multichannel distribution achieving 2x market growth in Asia. Drove ESG efforts.

Strategy Development M&A Market Analysis Operational Excellence Business Transformation Strategic Partnerships Change Management Problem Solving Transformation Consulting Transformation Initiatives Transformation Oversight

Director, Client Success

Visionet Systems

Sep 2020 - Oct 2020 (1 month)

Led consultative sales of IT solutions in financial services, identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing digital technologies to achieve significant cost reductions. Focused on enhancing client operations through actionable insights.

Consultative Sales IT Services Operations Operations Digital Transformation Client Relationship Management Data Analytics Implementation Financial Services

Strategic Marketing Manager | Senior M&A Analyst

Honeywell

Dec 2013 - Jul 2020 (6 years 7 months)

Conducted market trend analyses and managed M&A processes for multiple deals, driving growth through strategic evaluations and partnerships. Led go-to-market strategies and facilitated investment initiatives, significantly expanding the inorganic growth pipeline.

Market Analysis M&A Go To Market Strategy Investment Due Diligence Partnership Development Risk Assessment

Senior Analyst

Thomson Reuters

Jul 2013 - Dec 2013 (5 months)

Conducted technology landscape studies and provided competitive benchmarking for clients, enabling informed decision-making at the executive level. Developed strategic pitch decks for portfolio management.

Technology Competitive Benchmarking Executive Management Market Research Data Analysis Strategic Planning Business Intelligence

Research Analyst

Evalueserve

Jul 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 10 months)

Developed technology licensing strategies and advised clients on IP management, driving innovation and portfolio monetization. Successfully revamped licensing strategies for clients, resulting in significant revenue growth.

Licensing IPS Competitive Analysis Revenue Innovation Client Strategy Business Research Monetization Strategy Development

Software Analyst

IBM

Jul 2010 - May 2011 (10 months)

Implemented ERP transformation projects for global clients, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver SAP analytics solutions. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency in industrial manufacturing.