MEET THE TEAM

Welcome to Tecnova, where expertise meets innovation. Our team is a diverse and dynamic group of professionals dedicated to transforming challenges into opportunities. With a shared passion for excellence, we collaborate to deliver strategic solutions that drive success for our clients.

Get to know the faces behind our firm:

Our Board

G. S. GILL
G. S. GILL
CHAIRMAN

G. S. Gill currently serves as Chairman of Tecnova India. For over 32 years, he worked with Gillette in various positions across countries and successfully managed numerous operations for Gillette in India.

He is currently based in the UK and works as a magistrate. Mr. Gill is also a fellow of the Institute of Charted Accountants in England and Wales and his directorships include Surrey Care Trust/Industrial Development Board for London and South East.

KARAN SINGAL
KARAN SINGAL
DIRECTOR & CEO

Karan joined Tecnova in 2010 as the head of its M&A practice. He specializes in cross-border transactions and assisting international companies to establish their footprint in India. He has been directly involved in multiple transactions across several industries including consumer, automotive, healthcare, renewable energy and Information Technology and has worked extensively with clients from the US, Europe, Asia and Australia.

He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Tecnova in April 2016 and has been leading the company in developing and executing its growth and international expansion plans since then.

Prior to Tecnova, Karan was at PricewaterHouseCoopers in Sydney, Australia as a part of their Corporate Finance division.

SMITA SINGAL
SMITA SINGAL
DIRECTOR

Smita has been a board member at Tecnova since 2014. She has over 10 years of work experience specializing in Marketing and Corporate Communications.

She has worked in leading organizations across India and Australia including Gillette, Tecnova, Nielson Online and KPMG.

Smita graduated from Delhi University following which she completed her Masters in Business Administration from University of Nottingham, UK

PAOLO STREPARAVA
PAOLO STREPARAVA
DIRECTOR

Paolo Streparava is the CEO of Streparava Holding SpA, a company operating in the automotive sector.

After covering various roles, since 2003 Paolo Streparava is the Managing Director of Streparava spa. Later on he became the CEO of Streparava Holding SpA, director of Streparava India, Vice President of Lab ID of Milan, adviser at FAI (Futuro all’Impresa) of Brescia, adviser to Isfor 2000 (Istituto Superiore di Formazione e Ricerca) and to Banca Santa Giulia.

Former president of the AIB (Associazione Industriale Bresciana) – Young Entrepreneurs Group, Paolo Streparava, completed his university course in Economics and Commerce. Then he attended a Masters course at SDA Bocconi.

Our People

GAURAV SHARMA
GAURAV SHARMA
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Gaurav focuses on business acquisition in Europe. He has been instrumental in bringing several new companies across various industries such as Industrial, Healthcare, Consumer and Automotive

Gaurav specializes in working with small, mid-size, and family-owned companies that require customized and pragmatic solutions, and ensures strong engagement with the top management to build a feasible India entry strategy.

Prior to joining Tecnova over eight years back, Gaurav was working with Progressive Group of the UK in setting up their business development function and created a strong team in India from scratch of around 40 people. He was also associated with companies like i-Gate Solutions and Citicorp in sales and marketing roles with a successful track record.

Gaurav is a management graduate and has completed his MBA program at Birla Institute of Management Technology, a reputed management institute in New Delhi.

DILIP BISWAL
DILIP BISWAL
VICE PRESIDENT

Dilip heads Industrial and Greenfield Projects Execution at Tecnova. He is a Physics graduate and MBA with almost 10 years of experience in Business Consulting, Market Research and Project Execution. Dilip specializes in Greenfield project management, location analysis for manufacturing operations set-up, partner selection, preparation of business plans and statutory & regulatory compliance requirements.

Dilip is also responsible for revenue generation in Industrial/B2B segments and quality control. He has been with Tecnova for last 7 years and during his tenure, he has successfully led over 60 projects in niche industries like Chemicals, Heavy engineering, Packaging, Electricals, and Renewable Energy.

Few of his clients include leading international players like MWV (Meadwestvaco), International Paper, Hollingsworth & Vose (H&V), Heraeus Electronite, Ahlstrom Capital, Nukem Gmbh, Hexion, Helvoet Pharma, Chipita foods, and Streparava.

ANKIT SURI
ANKIT SURI
VICE PRESIDENT

Ankit focuses on business acquisition in North America. Prior to the North America Market, Ankit has worked for 10 years in business acquisition in Europe and Japan. Ankit has over 15 years of experience in International Business & Market Entry Strategy. He has played a vital role in assisting in the launch of Greenfield operations in India including Market Research and devising Entry Strategy, Factory Set-up, Subsidiary Incorporation, Manpower Recruitment, and R&D Set-up. He has been successful in providing consultative direction & steering strategic approach as per the business solution to more than 100 MNC’s. Ankit has hands on experience in marketing, sales, regulatory affairs & distribution across healthcare, automotive, food and beverage, FMCG and Industrial domains.

Prior to Tecnova, Ankit has worked with Pfizer India Limited and was responsible for sales and marketing, expansion of distribution network across India.

Ankit is a Bachelor of Pharmacy from University of Pune.

SATISH KASTURKAR
SATISH KASTURKAR
HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Satish heads the industrial execution function at Tecnova, leveraging a wealth of expertise in market entry strategy and consulting across diverse industries. With a specialized focus on the Industrial and Automotive sectors in the Indian and Southeast Asian markets, Satish plays a pivotal role in orchestrating projects from inception to completion.

With over 12 years of consulting experience, Satish has cultivated an impressive track record, successfully leading more than 100 projects encompassing market entry strategies, feasibility studies, joint venture identification, and distribution partner selection within the industrial and automotive domains. His extensive portfolio includes collaborations with multinational corporations from Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.

Satish holds a degree in Production Engineering from the Walchand Institute Of Technology, underpinning his technical proficiency and strategic acumen in driving impactful market research and strategy consulting initiatives.

Satish Kasturkar, an accomplished professional holding the role of Associate Vice President and Head of Industrial Project Execution. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Satish oversees the seamless implementation of industrial projects, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. His strategic leadership drives success in complex industrial environments

NEETY MEHRA
NEETY MEHRA
HEAD OF CONSUMER & RETAIL PROJECTS

Neety holds a post-graduation degree and has more than 15 years of experience in consulting, market research and operations. Her experience includes planning and implementing India entry strategies through research, due diligence, and business modelling.

She has led numerous consumer goods and retail projects covering market research, competition, strategy formulation, due diligence, and operational rollouts. Neety has helped implement India Entry and Expansion strategies from scratch, findings commercial business partners and developing as well implementing route to market plan for global companies

Neety’s hands-on experience in research, strategy consulting, business advisory and implementation work for foreign clients has helped them to smooth the process by ensuring successful startup operations in India. In all, Neety has helped more than 100 companies start successful operations in India.

With a proven track record of driving growth and profitability, Neety leverages strategic insights to deliver impactful solutions. As Head of Consumer and Retail, she champions innovation, customer-centricity, and market expansion initiatives.

SUNIL KUMAR
SUNIL KUMAR
HEAD OF HEALTHCARE PROJECTS

Sunil is currently involved in the execution of healthcare sector projects which includes market research, GTM, strategy formulation, partner search, lead generation, regulatory registration etc.

Graduate with a degree in sciences and has done his post graduate in management, specializing in marketing and finance 

Sunil has overall experience of 20 years in consulting, sales and marketing. In his previous stint with Frost and Sullivan, he executed multiple projects in the Healthcare and Lifesciences team in the following therapeutic areas – Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Infectious diseases including HIV, Oncology. The clients with whom Sunil have executed projects are Allergan, Fort Wayne Metals, Copan, Tristel, Sebia, Novartis, Lohmann & Rauscher, Pfizer, Blackmores for the Indian subcontinent. In Pharma sales & marketing has worked with USV & Panacea Biotech

Sunil Kumar, a seasoned Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Consultant with extensive expertise in the dynamic realm of the Medical Device Industry. With a blend of regulatory acumen and strategic foresight, Sunil navigates complexities to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring optimal performance and compliance in healthcare delivery.

PRATIK SINGH
PRATIK SINGH
VICE PRESIDENT MANUFACTURING

Succeeding in the dynamic management consulting industry demands a multifaceted approach—one that extends beyond internal operations to navigating the intricacies of external factors, including governmental agencies and bureaucratic red tape. Pratik Singh, a distinguished Vice President, is a stalwart in strategic leadership within the manufacturing sector. His career has been marked by pivotal director positions where he successfully steered the complete India operations for multiple MNCs.

Armed with a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from Nirma University and a Post-Graduation in Project, Infrastructure and Business Management, Pratik’s educational foundation seamlessly blends with his wealth of practical experience.

Since April 2015, Pratik has held the role of Vice President at Tecnova, showcasing his unwavering commitment to driving organisational success. Additionally, his directorial roles at Teconnex Ltd. and Trustin Tape Pvt. Ltd. highlight his versatility in navigating diverse sectors.

Pratik’s managerial journey commenced in 2008 at Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, where he served as a manager until 2015. During this tenure, he honed his understanding of the industry’s intricacies and challenges. With fifteen plus years of professional experience, Pratik stands as a testament to the strategic agilit required to navigate external complexities in the dynamic field of management consulting.

Pratik Singh is a seasoned expert in global supply chain solutions and management, boasting a wealth of experience in optimizing logistical operations across diverse industries. With a keen eye for innovation and efficiency, Pratik specializes in crafting strategies that streamline processes, reduce costs, and maximize client satisfaction.

Sweta Guha
Sweta Guha
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Sweta heads the HR gamut with experience & expertise around driving the Talent Acquisition & building HR solutions & processes for Rewards, Compensation and client management.

Sweta is a science graduate from Delhi University & MBA from Punjab Technical university, specializes in working with small, mid-size and family-owned clients across geographies and industries that require manpower support in India, managing portfolio of employees with niche skills, spread out across India, HR compliances and ensures strong engagement throughout.

Prior to joining Tecnova over eight years back, Sweta was working with Mancer consulting services and was responsible for talent mapping across all levels & management of clients like Barclays, McKinsey, BCG, EXL services, Royal bank of Scotland to name a few.

Sweta Guha leads Human Resources at Tecnova and its esteemed clientele, steering talent strategies to drive organizational success. With a focus on fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, Sweta ensures alignment between HR initiatives and business goals. Her leadership enhances employee engagement, development, and organizational resilience.