Biographical Information

Academic Work Experience

Carlson School of Management

Associate Professor (with tenure) 2017-present

Assistant Professor 2009-2017

Education

PhD (Management), 2009

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

PGDM (MBA equivalent) 2001

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

B.A. (Hons.) Economics, 1999

Sri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi

Other Work Experience

The Akanksha Foundation 2003-04

Project Advisor

  • Helped develop strategy and long-term plans for an education-based non-profit working with children from low-income communities
  • Supported public-private partnership effort with Mumbai municipal school system

McKinsey and Company 2001-03

Consultant

  • Worked primarily with McKinsey's Corporate Finance and Strategy (CF&S) practice, advising clients on divestments, portfolio restructuring and growth
  • Served clients in Food & Beverages, Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Pharmaceuticals, and Petroleum Industries