Rahul Sharma
Maryland
Summary
Strategy and transformation leader with 20 years of experience building growth roadmaps, modernizing operating models, and leading complex business transformation across consumer products, manufacturing, food, beauty, and process industries. Brings a rare blend of enterprise execution, executive stakeholder influence, cross-functional leadership, and AI-enabled business transformation experience developed across LINX-AS, Accenture Industry X.0, and SAP Consulting. Known for translating ambiguous business challenges into structured strategy, investment cases, operating models, and measurable execution plans. Particularly relevant for startup fundraising discussions where investors want to see market understanding, scale-readiness, disciplined execution, and the ability to align product, operations, and commercialization around growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Solution Architect | Strategy & Transformation Lead
LINX-AS
04.2021 - Current
- Lead strategic transformation initiatives for global consumer products organizations focused on innovation management, portfolio governance, and operating model modernization.
- Advise executive stakeholders on transformation priorities, business capabilities, and strategic investments supporting long-term growth objectives.
- Designed future-state operating models improving collaboration across R&D, marketing, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
- Directed cross-functional teams of up to 40 professionals across global delivery environments, enabling execution of complex transformation programs.
- Supported transformation initiatives affecting global product portfolios exceeding $25M in annual innovation investments and improved cross-functional process efficiency by an estimated 20–30% through redesign and digital enablement.
- Led strategic programs supporting hundreds of business users across North America and Europe.
Strategy & Digital Transformation Consultant
Accenture – Industry X.0
08.2012 - 03.2021
- Partnered with multinational organizations to define and execute digital transformation strategies focused on innovation, operational excellence, and growth.
- Developed transformation roadmaps linking business objectives, technology investments, customer outcomes, and organizational capabilities.
- Built business cases and value realization frameworks supporting multi-million-dollar transformation investments.
- Led executive workshops to define future-state business capabilities and transformation priorities.
- Contributed to transformation programs with portfolios exceeding $10M–$50M in strategic investments.
- Improved decision-making effectiveness through governance frameworks, KPI development, and portfolio visibility.
Senior Consultant / Solution Architect
SAP India Consulting
03.2007 - 07.2012
- Delivered business transformation and innovation management initiatives for global consumer products, food, dairy, manufacturing, and energy organizations.
- Led enterprise transformation programs focused on product innovation, portfolio governance, lifecycle management, and commercialization processes.
- Designed integrated business processes connecting R&D, product development, commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
- Supported international transformation programs across India, the Netherlands, and the United States.
- Delivered transformation initiatives supporting thousands of users across multiple geographies and supported innovation portfolios valued at more than $20M.
Education
MBA -
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Washington, DC07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
Pune, India06-2005
Master of Science - Advanced Software Technology
International Institute of Information Technology
Pune, India09-2005
Digital Transformation For Business Strategies -
Columbia Business School
New York, NY10-2025
Skills
- Business strategy, growth strategy, business transformation, AI-enabled business models, digital transformation, operating model design, innovation strategy, product portfolio management, business case development, executive communication, stakeholder management, organizational change, startup scaling, and sustainable growth
Core Value for Investors
- Can articulate company vision in operational terms, turning strategic intent into executable transformation roadmaps.
- Experienced in business case development, portfolio prioritization, governance, and cross-functional decision making tied to investment outcomes.
- Has led global teams of 20–40 professionals and influenced stakeholders across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
- Brings domain depth in product innovation, portfolio management, commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain transformation.
- Adds a modern narrative around AI-enabled business models, digital innovation, and data-driven growth.
Timeline
Senior Solution Architect | Strategy & Transformation Lead
LINX-AS
04.2021 - Current
Strategy & Digital Transformation Consultant
Accenture – Industry X.0
08.2012 - 03.2021
Senior Consultant / Solution Architect
SAP India Consulting
03.2007 - 07.2012
MBA -
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
Master of Science - Advanced Software Technology
International Institute of Information Technology
Digital Transformation For Business Strategies -
Columbia Business School