Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India, a global professional services firm has announced the appointment of Kunwar Vijayant Singh and Ranajit Sahu as Managing Directors.
Based in Delhi, Singh brings more than 24 years of experience, with specialization in digital and analytics-led transformations, holistic operations improvement, and business strategy. He has deep expertise across sectors such as metals, mining, chemicals, auto & auto components, electrical products, and heavy engineering.
Before joining A&M, Singh was a Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led McKinsey India’s Materials and Advanced Analytics in Metals practices, delivering measurable results for clients across geographies including India, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the US. He holds an engineering degree from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. At A&M, he will be co-leading the Energy and Resource Practice for A&M India, along with Vivek Kamra, a seasoned operator turned consultant professional.
Sahu, based in Bengaluru, joins A&M with over 13 years of experience in strategy consulting and industry roles, with a focus on large-scale business and digital transformations. He specializes in operational excellence, mega capital project management, and EBITDA improvement programs.
Sahu previously led the Metals & Mining practice for Accenture Strategy in India, spearheading major transformation projects, including the digitalization of operations for the world’s largest coal mining company. Sahu earned his bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering from the College of Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar, and a postgraduate diploma in management from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai.
Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director and India Co-Country Leader at A&M, said, “Kunwar and Ranajit bring invaluable expertise and a proven track record in driving large-scale transformations. Their addition strengthens our ability to address the evolving needs of clients across these industries. As India’s industrial and economic landscape evolves, their leadership will play a key role in delivering impactful results and fostering growth for our clients.”
Vivek Kamra, Managing Director, said, “We are pleased to welcome Kunwar and Ranajit to the team. Kunwar’s extensive experience in industrials (including, metals, mining, chemicals and energy) space along with Ranajit’s expertise in driving transformational initiatives within the metal and mining industry will play an instrumental role in furthering our efforts to serve clients with a distinct edge.”
He further added, “With Kunwar, Ranajit, Pankaj Bhagat and Santosh Kamath, A&M now brings a formidable capability in energy and resources space. The leadership team with an already strong track record of delivering multiple successful programs with a Commercial and Strategy think tank, Operators, Technology evangelists, turnaround experts cover client requirements from supporting businesses in Formulating Business Strategy, Revenue Enhancement, Large Scale Transformation, Technology and Digital led performance improvement and effective Capital Project Management.”
Singh said, “India’s industrial landscape is undergoing significant transformation, driven by advancements in technology and increasing global competitiveness. These shifts present tremendous opportunities for businesses to innovate and achieve sustainable growth. Alvarez & Marsal’s client-focused approach and operational excellence create a strong foundation for enabling such transformations. I am excited to contribute to this journey and collaborate with clients to deliver impactful outcomes.”
Sahu said, “Businesses today face increasing complexity as they adapt to changing market dynamics and technological advancements. A&M’s business transformation capabilities and its global network of industry experts provide an excellent opportunity to deliver practical solutions that address these challenges. I look forward to contributing to strategies that unlock new opportunities and create sustainable value for our clients.”
