Pranav Batra

About Pranav Batra

I help organizations unlock deal value by leading end‑to‑end Post‑Merger Integrations (PMI) and business separations for complex M&A transactions. As an Engagement Manager in PwC India’s Deals practice, I specialize in program managing cross‑functional workstreams, ensuring business continuity, synergy capture, and seamless Day‑1 readiness.With experience across PwC Deals, KPMG Deal Advisory, and EY PAS, I bring a 360° view of the M&A lifecycle - spanning operating model design, organization transformation, workforce planning, and change management.Before consulting, I worked with Nestlé India driving Industrial Performance initiatives across manufacturing units, leading DMAIC, SMED, Kaizen, and capability‑building programs that improved cost, throughput, and productivity.I enjoy solving complex transformation problems, working with senior stakeholders, and delivering repeatable value across the deal continuum.

Experience

1. Engagement Manager

   PwC India

   Apr 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   As an Engagement Manager in PwC India’s Deals S&O practice, I lead end‑to‑end post‑merger integrations, carve‑outs, and value creation programs for global and Indian conglomerates. I manage multi‑geography, cross‑functional transformation programs and work directly with CXOs to drive deal execution, Day‑1 readiness, and long‑term operational stability.Key Contributions:Led large‑scale divestiture program for multiple businesses of a pharma major, including separation strategy, critical‑path planning, interim entity design, and multi‑country governance.Managed 80+ stakeholders across 5 geographies; ensured seamless program governance, TSA readiness, financial/legal assessments, and strategic risk mitigation.Designed and led spin‑off strategy for the India business of a global automotive major; aligned market blueprint with global tax‑efficient separation models.Delivered operational continuity during spin‑off by executing regulatory, manufacturing, and supply‑chain readiness milestones; enabled consistent revenue flow.Orchestrated end‑to‑end integration for a consumer electronics major, setting up the IMO, designing workplans for 22 functions, and managing 50+ senior stakeholders for Day‑1 launch.Set up the Transition Management Office for an API leader’s name‑change transformation post‑acquisition; led customer/vendor transitions (100+ customers, 200 vendors), regulatory approvals, and communication strategy.

Education

• Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Industrial Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Team Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word