Top Consultant with RJ Lumba

Top Woman Leader in Consulting: Kearney’s Shirley Santoso

In this episode, we speak with Shirley Santoso, a Partner at Kearney, serving as the Asia Pacific leader for the Leadership, Change, and Organization Practice, co-head for Kearney Asia’s Transaction and Transformation Practice, and the President Director of Kearney’s Indonesian office.
Shirley has been with Kearney for over 20 years, with notable achievements including a Turnaround program for a large insurer in Asia, major cost reduction and operational transformations for leading banks in Southeast Asia, strategic portfolio review and transformation blueprint for a topleading Southeast Asia conglomerate, and national sectoral blueprints for Indonesia. 
Shirley was recognized as one of The Top 25 Women Leaders in Consulting for 2024 by The Consulting Report. 
Kearney is a global management consulting firm that operates in more than 40 countries, working with governments, nonprofits, and many of the world’s largest corporations. 
Shirley supports Ignite. To learn more about this organization click here.
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Financial Services Leader: Slalom’s Richard Winston

In this episode, we speak with Richard Winston, Global Financial Services Lead at Slalom. 
Richard oversees strategic direction and drives innovative growth, partnerships, and community across all segments. His commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, championing strategies that not only drive operational efficiency and competitive edge but also foster significant growth.
Before joining Slalom, Richard began his career in Financial Services at Accenture where he gained invaluable insights into the power of technology in transforming traditional financial services.
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Global Supply Chain Leader: EY’s Ashutosh Dekhne

In this episode, we speak with Ashutosh Dekhne, Senior Partner and C-suite Advisor for the Americas supply chain operations and technology at Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services.
Ashutosh’s focus is on delivering personalized advice to c-suite executives and is centered around driving meaningful, lasting and step-change impact around growth, cost, cash and service performance. His areas of expertise include manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, omnichannel, procurement, and strategy, with innovative approaches in digital and advanced analytics and technology.
Prior to joining EY, Ashutosh was a partner at McKinsey & Company, where he held leadership positions for nearly a decade.
Ashutosh supports Dallas Boys and Girls Club and Salvation Army.
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Leading Government Consultant: CSG’s Robin Dufresne

In this episode, we speak with Robin Dufresne, Executive Vice President and Sr. Practice Director with CSG Government Solutions (CSG).
Since joining CSG, Robin has had a significant impact on its growth and culture, supporting the expansion of its footprint to serve 48 states and territories, significantly growing its workforce with hundreds of talented consultants, and establishing a reputation for excellence in management consulting. 
Prior to CSG, Robin served as the Medicaid Operations Director for MaineCare Services. Robin has nearly 20 years of IT consulting experience and is a nationally recognized thought leader in healthcare IT and reform initiatives for government public assistance programs. 
Robin supports Girls Inc.  To learn more about this organization click here.
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Private Equity Specialist: Heidrick & Struggles’ Gustavo Alba

In this episode, we speak with Gustavo Alba, Co-Global Leader of Heidrick & Struggles’ Private Equity and Venture Capital Practice, where he oversees engagements for portfolio companies and investment firms worldwide.
Gustavo’s experience includes placing CEOs, COOs, managing partners and other executive leaders across management consulting, professional services and technology organizations. Additionally, he has led chief strategy and transformation searches for clients across industries.
Previously, Gustavo led the Global Technology and Services Practice, advising clients across software, professional and technology services, and digital infrastructure.
Gustavo supports Komera.  To learn more about this organization click here.
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Strategic Operations Advisor: Kearney’s Balika Sonthalia

In this episode, we speak with Balika Sonthalia, Senior Partner and Practice Leader of Kearney’s Strategic Operations Practice.
Balika is a C-suite advisor on the End-to-End supply chain transformation agenda within the consumer goods and retail industry and has deep subject matter expertise in logistics and distribution for all major sectors that make and distribute products.
Prior to her current Practice Leader role, Balika has held other leadership positions in the firm including serving on the Americas Leadership Team and leading the Americas Deliver Tower in the strategic operations practice.
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AI and Data Expert: 66degrees’ Carrie Steyer

In this episode, we speak with Carrie Steyer, Chief Customer Officer at 66degrees, a consulting and professional services firm specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in AI, data, and cloud technology.
Carrie’s focus is on fostering strategic alliances and spearheading global sales initiatives, drawing upon her expertise in data modernization and AI/ML transformation.
Previously, Carrie worked as the general manager at Slalom Consulting for over 10 years, where she focused on helping clients achieve their strategic goals. She also served as the director of the Analytics and Market Intelligence Center at Kurt Salmon, a global management consultancy.
Carrie supports Justice Journey Alliance. To learn more about this organization click here.
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Streamlining Manufacturing: Falconi’s Bernardo Miranda

In this episode, we speak with Bernardo Miranda, Senior Partner and Managing Director at Falconi, a leading Latin American management consulting firm.
Bernardo’s role at Falconi includes key involvement in the firm's strategic planning and execution. Since joining the firm, he has dedicated over 16 years to supporting CEOs and SVPs across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His contributions and leadership led to his rapid advancement within Falconi.
Bernardo started his career at the American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, where he managed committees related to business development, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
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Raising the Bar In Cybersecurity: Inspira’s Munish Gupta

In this episode, we speak with Munish Gupta, President & Head of Cybersecurity advisory at Inspira Enterprise.
Munish has been a leader in the cybersecurity advisory space for 20 years, delivering and managing large enterprise cyber programs. He oversees a team of security experts who provide end-to-end cybersecurity services, from consulting and integration to management and support.
Munish is also a founding member of Purplebook Cyber Security Community - North America. Before joining Inspira, he was associated with Wipro, Infosys and HCL. His leadership at Wipro and Infosys was integral to cyber consulting and advisory at both companies.
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Top Technology Consultant: Kearney’s Ramyani Basu

In this episode, we speak with Ramyani Basu, Senior Partner at Kearney, where she drives technology and digital transformations across industries including Consumer Goods and Retail, Financial Institutions, Energy and Process Industries and Engineering companies.
With more than two decades of experience collaborating with businesses across various industries and regions, Ramyani uses the unique combination of technology, business acumen, and transformative strategies to deliver significant value for her clients.
Ramyani also holds an important role in Kearney's European leadership team as a core member driving growth in the region. Additionally, she chairs the European Inclusion Council, where she is focused on ensuring that DEI efforts are truly delivering real change.
Ramyani supports UN Women. To learn more about this organization click here.
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