Ketan
Consultant at Tata Strategic Management Group (Tata Group)
About
I'm Ketan, a Consultant at Tata Strategic Management Group within the Tata Group. My career has taken me from engineering and research roles at Tanaka Precious Metals in Tokyo to management consulting at BCG, and now to corporate strategy consulting. I bring a unique dual background in materials science engineering and business management, with hands-on experience in strategy formulation, project management, and cross-cultural business environments. I'm passionate about leadership that bridges science and commerce, Japanese work culture, and the economics of precious metals. I value deep professional networks, particularly within my alma mater communities, and enjoy connecting with people interested in strategy, technology commercialization, and international business perspectives.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Cross-cultural experience (Japan/India business environments)
- ›Dual engineering/management background expertise
- ›Project experience in top-tier consulting and corporate strategy
- ›Strategy formulation and business acumen
Looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in [their industry]
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
Started as engineering and research roles at TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS and TANAKA HOLDINGS in Tokyo, then transitioned to management consulting at Boston Consulting Group, and currently works as a Consultant at Tata Strategic Management Group
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (2020-2022), MBA Exchange Student at IÉSEG School of Management (2021), Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (2012-2017)
Achievements
- ›Filed a patent for 'Deposition of oxygen-free thin films of Manganese' while at Tanaka Precious Metals
- ›Won the ASME International Student Design Competition (Asia-Pacific level) in 2014 for developing a remote-controlled quadcopter system
- ›Ideated and initiated a computational chemistry department at Tanaka Precious Metals
- ›Led a 3-tier team of 250 mentors supporting 2,000+ undergraduate students as Overall Coordinator of the IIT Bombay Student Mentor Program
Opinions
- "science could not change the world on its own" and requires leaders who can "overcome obstacles, cut through the noise and play and win the game"
- Implementing cultural values like politeness and empathy in the workplace is easier if one understands their purpose
- Advocates for a balance between obsessive attention to detail and a focus on scale/growth
- Values the deep, supportive network provided by his alma mater (IIT Bombay), stating it functions like a family