Sunil K Sonare

About Sunil K Sonare

With over 30 years of leadership experience across Manufacturing, EPC, and IT Services industries, I have built and scaled technology-driven businesses, led global transformation programs, and delivered measurable business outcomes across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.I believe leadership is not about position, power, or titles.Leadership is about responsibility, vision, and the ability to build people, organizations, and institutions that outlast individuals.Technology is changing the world, but leadership will decide the direction in which the world changes.Organizations today do not fail because of lack of technology.They fail because of lack of leadership, lack of execution, and lack of values.My leadership philosophy is based on five principles:1. Business first, technology second2. Build leaders, not followers3. Create systems that scale4. Take decisions based on long-term impact5. Operate with integrity, alwaysI believe the real role of a leader is- To create opportunities- To build organizations- To develop people- To solve problems- To leave institutions stronger than we found themBeyond operations and technology, I consider myself a transformation leader — building organizations, developing leaders, and creating long-term business value through innovation, automation, and strategic execution.Core Leadership AreasDigital Transformation & Business Technology StrategySAP / ERP / Cloud TransformationGlobal Capability Centers & Shared ServicesRemote Infrastructure Management & Managed ServicesCybersecurity & Risk ManagementP & L Management & Business Unit LeadershipGlobal Delivery & Large Program ManagementBuilding High-Performance Teams & Leadership DevelopmentPersonal Leadership VisionWe are witnessing a generation that is intelligent, connected, and ambitious, yet navigating a world of rapid change, ethical challenges, and social imbalance.I strongly believe the world now needs a new model of leadership — driven not only by profit and power, but by purpose, integrity, empathy, and courage.My long-term vision is to contribute towards building:Ethical leadershipTechnology-driven enterprisesGlobally respected Indian organizationsLeaders who build institutions, not just careersI dream of a future where India is not only a global leader in innovation, economy, and technology — but also a global example of ethical leadership and responsible growth.This is the mission.This is the movement.This is the moment.

Experience

1. Consulting Coach

   Board Infinity

   Mar 2026 — Present

   As a Consulting Coach at Board Infinity, I mentor and guide students and young professionals aspiring to build careers in management consulting, business strategy, analytics, and corporate leadership roles.My role involves coaching candidates on case interviews, business problem solving, market sizing, guesstimates, resume building, and structured thinking. I conduct mentoring sessions, mock interviews, and career guidance discussions to help learners become industry and interview ready.I work closely with students to develop strategic thinking, business acumen, communication skills, and a consulting mindset required to succeed in consulting firms, corporate strategy teams, and high-growth startups.Through this role, I aim to help young professionals build strong careers, improve employability, and develop real-world business problem-solving capabilities.

Education

• Government Primary and Middle School, Hidli (Athner), Betul - MP

  Primary & Middle School Education

  1974 — 1982

• Institute of Directors, New Delhi

  Member

  2017

• Government Polytechnic, Khurai

  Diploma, Electrical Engineering

  1986 — 1989

• Government Higher Secondary School, Athner (Betul) - MP

  Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination, Science

  1982 — 1985

• ICFAI

  MBA, Operations

  2010 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Strategic IT Management for CIOs, IT Strategy

  2018 — 2018

• Government Engineering College Jabalpur

  BE, Electrical

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Program Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Project Planning
• Business Process Design
• Operations Management
• Techno Commercial Expert
• Enterprise Software
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• People Management
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Manuals
• Outsourcing
• Systems Analysis
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Service Management
• Sap
• Technical Documentation
• Team Management
• Technical Writing
• Process Management
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Project Delivery
• Software Development
• IT Strategy
• Technical Communication
• Consulting
• Business Relationship Management
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Very Good People Management