Prasad Hedge
Miami,FL
Summary
Prasad's career has been defined by one mission: turning investment potential into performance reality. As a CEO, COO, strategy consultant and a private equity operating partner/investor, he has spent two decades driving transformational outcomes—both hyper-scaling growth companies and restructuring those requiring rapid renewal. His foundation was forged at leading organizations like Bridgewater, AlixPartners, Genpact Digital, and Kearney—where he held P&L responsibility across capital markets, hedge funds, private equity, and leading tech firms. His work and education span five continents, imparting a natural open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity and taught me to seek out and value diversity of individuals, thought, and team makeup
Prasad has a track record as a “shaper” who takes full accountability for business outcomes from idea to implementation, typically brought in by the Board, CEOs, or investors to actively change the outcome in time-sensitive and critical situations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & President
Metamorph
01.2023 - Current
- Achieved 3×+ ROIC through disciplined roll-ups in business-services and hospitality.
- Established UAE office to enhance organizational growth and market positioning.
- Directed investments in Industrial Services, Specialty Logistics, and Aviation MRO sectors.
SVP of Strategic Investments
Toptal
01.2023 - Current
- Serving as SVP of Strategic Investments, shaping disruptive business models and strategic partnerships that blend high-end talent marketplace capabilities with investment platforms; driving cross-functional initiatives spanning strategy, operations and capital formation.
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Operating Partner
Family Office
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Achieved $14B AUM growth by transforming firm into a global powerhouse.
- Launched two new verticals and executed 18 strategic acquisitions for growth.
- Scaled workforce from 500 to 3,000 by modernizing hire-to-retire processes.
- Implemented risk-reduction initiatives while mentoring a team of 15+ partners.
- Forged strategic alliances with Amazon and Infosys to enhance global service delivery.
Senior Vice President & New Go-to-Market Venture Leader
Genpact Digital & Bridgewater Associates Joint Venture
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Scaled Oasis partnership by reinventing corporate functions through digital design.
- Directed $100M transformation and $500M operational program with ~400 team members.
- Delivered go-to-market launch and financial results ahead of schedule.
- Led digital transformations for clients like Estée Lauder and Goldman Sachs.
- Chaired Banking/Capital Markets Strategy and M&A Committee, enhancing strategic initiatives.
- Drove operational efficiency and digital transformation across joint venture entities.
COO/Chief Transformation Officer
Bridgewater Associates
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Oversaw transformation initiatives, evolving firm into a durable institution.
- Achieved 30%+ CAGR through strategic business transformation portfolio management.
- Reduced non-investing expenditures by 27% via simplified operating model programs.
- Modernized technology stack, retiring 400+ low-value systems for strategic focus.
- Established governance processes, sustaining cloud-first operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Executed joint venture with Genpact, creating $100M transformation and $500M operational program.
Director – Turnaround & Restructuring
AlixPartners, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Achieved rapid profit improvements for private equity portfolio companies through strategic restructuring.
- Streamlined operations by stepping into interim C-level roles across various functions.
- Led post-merger transformation, generating $1 billion in synergy gains within 12 months.
- Executed operational improvements across retail, banking, automotive, hospitality, and technology sectors.
Managing Director, Consulting and Vice President Commercial Operations
Ariba, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Transformed $100M consulting division into a profitable SaaS market leader.
- Enabled Ariba's survival during dot-com crash through strategic cash flow management.
- Accelerated promotion by driving growth and strategic initiatives in commercial operations.
- Championed transition to SaaS solutions, enhancing Ariba’s value for Fortune 500 clients.
- Positioned Ariba as a trusted advisor despite internal resistance to change.
Managing Partner/Owner
Denali Consulting
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Generated over $9M in annual profits by scaling Denali Consulting.
- Achieved 40% CAGR and 50% profit margins through strategic leadership.
- Assembled high-performing teams, enhancing firm’s national recognition in consulting.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, resulting in repeat engagements and referrals.
Senior Manager – Australian Practice
A.T. Kearney
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Drove multi-billion-dollar negotiations, enhancing strategic sourcing across Asia-Pacific.
- Tailored supply chain strategies to local contexts in complex consulting engagements.
- Achieved rapid promotion to one of the youngest Senior Managers in the region.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales
Sydney, AustraliaBachelor of Science (Honors) - Hotel, Restaurant and Airline Management
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Amherst, MassachusettsAssociate Degree and Swiss Diploma - undefined
International College of Hospitality & Airline Management “Cesar Ritz”
Le Bouveret, SwitzerlandSkills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
- Digital transformation
- Strategic business planning
Timeline
CEO & President
Metamorph
01.2023 - Current
SVP of Strategic Investments
Toptal
01.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Operating Partner
Family Office
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Vice President & New Go-to-Market Venture Leader
Genpact Digital & Bridgewater Associates Joint Venture
01.2019 - 01.2021
COO/Chief Transformation Officer
Bridgewater Associates
01.2010 - 01.2021
Director – Turnaround & Restructuring
AlixPartners, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2010
Managing Director, Consulting and Vice President Commercial Operations
Ariba, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2007
Managing Partner/Owner
Denali Consulting
01.2000 - 01.2003
Senior Manager – Australian Practice
A.T. Kearney
01.1995 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Hotel, Restaurant and Airline Management
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Associate Degree and Swiss Diploma - undefined
International College of Hospitality & Airline Management “Cesar Ritz”
Master of Business Administration -
Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales