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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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The AI Maestro: Slalom’s David Frigeri

In this episode, we speak with David Frigeri, Managing Director of AI at Slalom.
David leads Slalom's artificial intelligence business and strategy across the East region. He oversees AI go-to-market initiatives, develops high-performing teams and delivers revenue growth by building innovative and industry-specific AI solutions tailored to clients.
Earlier in his career, for nearly a decade, David played a key role in scaling Internap from a pre-IPO startup with $36 million in revenue to a company generating over $300 million.
David has been recognized for developing innovative AI solutions for various domains from chronic wound image recognition and patient readmission risk models to predicting media consumption and optimizing mobile commerce conversion.
David supports Hope Partnership for Education and Hopeworks.
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