Manan Agrawal

About Manan Agrawal

I am passionate about helping businesses modernize & utilize the power of modern technologies (including Automation, Data, Cloud & AI) to accelerate Growth, Value creation & Impact. I bring deep Expertise across all functions, and deep Domain & Process understanding of multiple industries. I also bring deep Tech solutions understanding & exp. across: ERP, CRM, Cloud, Mobile, IoT, Data science, ML, Analytics, BPM, Process mining, RPA, Workflow automation, AI, Gen AI, AI agents, Governance.Over 20+ years, I have worked with top Consulting firms, Indian & MNC clients in multiple industries in India, USA, UK, Europe (Consumer, FMCG, Pharma, Automotive, Services, Retail, Media, Telecom)* Led CIO advisory, Strategy, Tech Solutions & Vendors evaluation, Program Mgmt, Project delivery, AI adoption, Business development. Working directly with CxOs & Function Heads, I have helped clients IMPROVE Growth, Efficiency, Profitability, Productivity, Speed & Quality of Customer service BY* Leading Implementation & Integration of NEW TECHNOLOGIES across functions: AUTOMATING Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Compliance, Marketing, Sales, Customer serviceFrom the start of my Consulting career in 2005 with PwC, I have handled multiple responsibilities:1. Led CIO advisory:Digital strategy, Enterprise architecture (ERP, Cloud, UI, Mobility, Data, ML, Automation, AI, IoT, Infra, Data centers, Networking, Cyber Security), Design, Planning, Budgeting, Governance, Solutions & Vendor selection, Change mgmt, Risk mgmt.2. Led Digital Transformations & Innovation (using AGILE) across business functions: SAP S/4 HANA ERP Implementation, Migration, Rollout (On premise & Cloud: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Cloud solutions & Integration,* Workflow automation & Enterprise AI adoption : RPA, Chatbots, NLP, Generative AI, Conversational AI, AI agents, Governance, Risk mgmt.Managed Large programs, Led Cross functional teams3. Led Business development (for New services):Go to Market, Consultative selling, Client mining: Helped win new dealsLed Solutioning, Proposal writing & Client presentations4. Led Innovation: R&D, Proprietary platforms, solutions, IP creationAfter CFA, Expanded into Finance transformation & Investment research, decision making:* Deep understanding of: Future trends, High growth sectors, New techsEvaluated several high growth & futuristic cos. globally (Strengths, Competitive advantages, Growth drivers, Risks, Financials, Valuations)* Continuous quick learner

Experience

1. Director - Digital Innovation

   罗氏公司

   Jul 2020 — Present

   Led a wide range of key Innovation programs across the Global IT landscape (ERP, Cloud, Data, Analytics, Mobility, AI) across geographies (US, EMEA) & business verticals (Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics) in an AGILE manner:1. SAP S/4 HANA Greenfield implementation (ERP systems consolidation into 1 global instance):Led ASPIRE program (Replaced 8 regional SAP ECC systems with 1 global S/4 HANA system) using Best practices & Scalable “Fit to Standard” Agile approachImplemented Process innovations: Centralized Procurement, Contract manufacturing, Global Batch Traceability2. Cloud solutions implementation & Integration: Global E-procurement (GEP), Supply chain planning (OMP), CRM (SAP CX) 3. Global Master data governance system (SAP MDG) implementation:Master data harmonization, Workflows, & Automation. Ensured Data quality & Data security (Access control, Change control, Authorizations, Segregation of duties)4. Real-time Business Reporting & Data analytics (with Data visualization in the cloud), Automatic data driven decisions (using ML, AI): Use cases involving Big data, Unstructured data, Forecasting, Predictive analytics 5. Mobile apps (SAP Fiori apps, BTP): Improved Productivity & UX• Led Design, Planning, Budgeting, New Implementations and Rollouts (with Change mgmt, Release mgmt.)• Worked with the Global Leadership team, CoEs & IT organization across countries:Led geographically distributed Cross functional teamsManaged multiple streams, tech partners, vendors• Led Presentations to Executive committee (Strategy, Plan, Progress, Challenges, Risks, Mitigation)

Education

• CFA Institute USA

  Investments and Securities

  2009 — 2011

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Financial Management

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Portfolio Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Development
• Equity Research
• Strategy
• Private Equity
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Valuation
• Financial Modeling
• Sap Implementation
• Venture Capital
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Value Investing