Soniya Kalyani
@soniyakalyani
I drive CEO priorities into aligned execution, growth strategy, and enterprise outcomes.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
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
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.
Strategy & Growth Consultant
Liqvd Asia
May 2023 - Nov 2023 (6 months)
Partnered with the CEO on business strategy and growth planning across 3 enterprise accounts, managing a team of 7. Led strategic planning for 4–6 new-business pitches and produced an 8-episode thought-leadership podcast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIM Bangalore
Entrepreneurship Programme, Entrepreneurship
Selected and pursuing the Entrepreneurship Programme at IIM Bangalore, cohort of 226.
H.R. College of Commerce and Economics
Bachelor of Management Studies, Finance
2014 - 2017
Grade: 90%
Activities and societies: Academic Excellence Award
Pursued BMS in Finance with 90% and graded outstanding, ranking 1st in Semester 1 and 2nd in Semester 2, and received the Academic Excellence Award.
H. R. College
Bachelor of Management Studies, Finance
Grade: 90%
Bachelor of Management Studies in Finance, graded 'Outstanding' across semesters, with 90% marks.
Model High School
High School Diploma, General
Grade: 97%
Activities and societies: Rank 1 in City
Completed 10th grade with 97% and ranked 1st in the city.
King's College London
Summer School, Entrepreneurship and Thinking Skills
2015 - 2015
Attended the King's College London Summer School focusing on Entrepreneurship and Thinking Skills.
CHM College
Higher Secondary Certificate, General
Grade: 92%
Activities and societies: Rank 1 in City
Completed 12th grade with 92% and ranked 1st in the city.
Backspace Solutions
Trainee, Business Strategy
2016 - 2016
Trainee internship at Backspace Solutions, building financial evaluation tools and devising a start-up media plan.
King's College London
Scholarship Award, Thinking & Entrepreneurship Skills
Scholarship awardee for Thinking & Entrepreneurship Skills at King's College London.
King's College London
Scholarship Awardee, Thinking & Entrepreneurship Skills
Scholarship awardee for Thinking & Entrepreneurship Skills at King's College London.
Backspace Solutions
Internship, Finance
2016 - 2016
Trainee internship building financial evaluation tools for consulting teams.
C. H. M. College
Higher Secondary Certificate, General Studies
Grade: 91.7%
Completed 12th board with 91.7%, ranked 1st in the city.
S. S. P. Model High School
Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
Grade: 97.1%
Completed 10th board with 97.1%, ranked 1st in the city.
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