Lavanya Nalli

I am an all-things-consumer person! I started my career 9 years ago, with the Nalli Group – a $100M nation-wide retail and apparel chain – where I focused on new business development and growth opportunities, retail store operations, and private-label strategy. Within the Nalli Group, I also incubated a mission-based venture that brought design-led products to the marketplace through artisan empowerment. During my tenure, the company doubled its revenues, expanding from 14 to 21 stores.

In 2011, I received an MBA from Harvard Business School, where I focused on Strategy, General Management and Corporate Finance. I then worked at McKinsey & Company, Chicago in consumer-facing industries as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies on issues ranging from top-line growth and profit improvement initiatives, change management programs and multi-channel strategy.

Original, results-oriented and enterprising, I’m a strong problem-solver with nearly a decade-long career in consumer. Profiled in the media as a recognized expert on retail and apparel in India, I’ve been a published author and speaker at industry forums and events. My vast network of colleagues in the industry continues to be a tremendous source of inspiration.