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Soniya Kalyani

@soniyakalyani

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I drive CEO priorities into aligned execution, growth strategy, and enterprise outcomes.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to partner closely with senior leadership on business strategy, organizational alignment, GTM, and high-impact cross-functional execution.

At Publicis Groupe India, I partner with the South Asia CEO to turn strategy into decisions, operating rhythms, and execution across nine agency brands and four verticals. I’ve led APAC innovation strategy for Nestlé D:Next, secured a ₹1,000 Cr Diageo retainer narrative, and helped build a $10M enterprise pipeline for AI platforms.

I previously built Bio Packaging Solutions from zero to profitability in seven months, leading a 50-person team, full P&L, and ₹1 Cr revenue. Across Liqvd Asia, independent SaaS and B2B advisory, and EY, I’ve shaped GTM plans, executive narratives, board materials, and cross-functional programs for senior leaders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief of Staff & Strategic Advisor to CEO

Current

Publicis Groupe India

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Served as strategic thought partner to the South Asia CEO, leading business planning, KPI governance, and cross-functional programs across 9 agencies. Drove key initiatives including Nestlé D:Next strategy, Diageo pitch, and board communications.

Strategic Planning Business Reviews KPI Governance Cross functional Leadership Stakeholder Management Board Communications GTM Strategy Sales Enablement AI Platforms D2C Quick Commerce Executive Communication Thought Leadership Organizational Change

Head of Strategy & Business Development

Liqvd Asia

May 2023 - Nov 2023 (6 months)

Partnered with CEO on business strategy and growth planning, leading strategic planning for new business pitches and managing a team of 7. Produced a thought leadership podcast and drove a Parle moment marketing campaign with 10M+ organic views.

Business Strategy Growth Strategy Competitive Intelligence Team Management Thought Leadership Marketing Campaigns Cross Cultural Intelligence

Strategic Advisor, Narrative & GTM

Independent

Nov 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Provided CEO-adjacent strategic advisory for AI-native, martech, and B2B SaaS clients, including business strategy, GTM playbooks, and sales enablement. Built a 20M+ view content platform and completed 500+ stand-up comedy performances.

Business Strategy GTM Strategy Sales Enablement Investor Narratives Content Creation Audience Intelligence Cultural Reading Executive Communication

Founder & CEO

Bio Packaging Solutions

Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years)

Built and scaled a company from zero, owning full P&L, strategy, hiring, and cross-functional execution. Achieved profitability in 7 months, scaled to ₹1 Cr revenue, and secured seed funding.

P&L management Business Strategy OKRs Hiring Sales Operations Supply Chain Customer Discovery Market Entry Pricing Strategy Fundraising

Business Strategy Analyst

Ernst & Young

Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Advised C-suite at Tata and L&T on workforce transformation strategy, building CEO-facing strategic briefs and market entry analysis. Identified a ₹1 Cr cross-sell opportunity and drove alignment on strategic initiatives.

Strategy Consulting Executive Briefings Market Entry Analysis Competitive Intelligence Stakeholder Alignment Board Presentations