karthik sridharan

FCMA, MIPA AFA, BGL, DIB, B.COM

INVESTMENT CONSULTANT | START-UP ADVISOR | F&B EXPERT | BUSINESS STRATEGIST

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about me

A business strategist & advisor focused on driving growth and operational excellence through strategic insights and innovative financial frameworks. With over 15 years of experience across Food & Beverage, Shared Services, and E-Commerce, I specialize in building efficient systems and guiding businesses toward sustainable success.

My journey has blended hands-on leadership with expertise in Fund raising, Star-up incubation, Ideas implementation, shared services set-up, process stabilization, transition management, automation and data-driven decision-making, enabling teams to scale effectively and innovate.

guiding you in transforming your ideas into a thriving business & helping your business achieve optimum performance

in a nutshell

my journey over the years

With over 15 years as a business strategist, financial leader, and co-founder, my career has been defined by a commitment to strategic growth, operational efficiency, and authentic brand building. Starting in finance roles across major corporations, my journey evolved from optimizing financial frameworks to creating business strategies that make a lasting impact. My experiences in industries like e-commerce, shared services, and food and beverage have taught me that true success lies in balancing innovation with operational excellence and fostering team-driven cultures.

Personally, I am driven by the joy of turning ideas into reality, and I’m constantly inspired by the power of diverse teams working together to create something unique. My work is fueled by a passion for continuous learning and a deep-rooted commitment to bring the best out of others.

Outside my professional life, I find purpose in my role as an educator, where I mentor future financial professionals. As a lifelong learner, I am always guided by a desire to make an impact both in business and in the lives of those around me. For me, a fulfilled life is one that combines ambition with genuine connections and the resilience to adapt through all of life’s chapters.

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investment consultancy
F&B Strategy
management consultancy
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
STARTUP GROWTH AND INNOVATION
business strategy
project management guidance
feasibility studies consultancy

My main competences

what can I help you to transform

Fueling growth through strategic vision and a commitment to operational excellence has defined my career. With a background spanning Food & Beverage, Shared Services, and E-Commerce, I bring a global perspective shaped by my experiences across the Middle East, India, and beyond. I have a proven track record in establishing new brands, scaling operations, and driving business transformations through data-driven strategies and cross-functional leadership.

GROWTH STRATEGIES

Crafting sustainable growth strategies, leveraging data insights and operational excellence to drive impactful outcomes

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Streamlining processes and implementing financial automation to maximize resources and improve productivity

INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODELS

Designing customer-centric business models and evolving brand identity for long-term market relevance

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

Using analytics to create informed strategies that enhance profitability and support scalable growth trajectories

“In business, strategy is the map that turns ambition into achievement”