AKSHAT MAHAJAN _

I’m a strategy consultant and business leader with over 7 years of cross-functional experience spanning engineering, business development, and strategic advisory roles across India, Southeast Asia, and the GCC. Currently based in Dubai, I lead GTM and growth initiatives at Pathfinder, a retail-tech strategy firm, where I’ve advised on multi-market expansion, government grant strategy, and investor readiness for AI-led solutions.

Previously, I drove revenue growth and client acquisition in B2B safety solutions, doubling annual sales and launching new services. My early career in automotive R&D focused on powertrain integration and HIL testing, working with global teams from Stellantis, Suzuki, and Mahindra.

An MBA graduate from Singapore Management University, I bring a blend of analytical thinking, commercial acumen, and global exposure with a track record of delivering transformation roadmaps, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact.

Professional Experience

• Currently working at Pathfinder in Dubai as a Strategy Consultant, where I advise on go-to-market strategy, government engagement, and investor readiness for AI-driven retail and tech ventures across Southeast Asia and the GCC.
• Completed a full-time MBA (Communications Track) from Singapore Management University, where I also interned as a Business Consultant at Fiscal Beat, crafting GTM strategies, financial models, and IPO roadmaps for clients in real estate, manufacturing, and retail tech.
• Led business development and consulting at MM Safety, expanding the portfolio from 100 to 500+ products/services, doubling annual revenues, and building B2B relationships with major clients like Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola bottlers across India.
• Managed a newly formed vehicle software testing team at Segula Technologies, driving HIL validation for Stellantis and improving testing efficiency by 50–60% through automation and SCRUM-led collaboration with EMEA/NAFTA teams.
• Began my career at Marelli, where I spent 4.5 years in powertrain R&D, leading calibration and validation for AMT systems across Mahindra, TATA, and Suzuki projects — earning “Employee of the Month” for optimizing production testing cycles by 60%.

Completed my MBA (Communications Track) from Singapore Management University (Jan 2024 – Jan 2025), a full-time program designed to build leadership and business strategy capabilities with a global outlook.

• Specialized in structured communication, business transformation, and data-backed strategic thinking, tailored for high-impact decision-making.
• Took 19 subjects including Global Business Strategy, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Digital Transformation & Leadership, Pricing Strategy, Business Narratives, and Machine Learning for Decision-Making.
• Collaborated with peers from over 20 nationalities, enhancing my ability to work in multicultural, cross-functional teams across time zones.
• Completed a 6-month full-time consulting internship, applying classroom frameworks to real-world projects in GTM strategy, IPO advisory, and investment readiness.