About

SECTOR FOCUS

Skilpact consulting believes in being sector agnostic; we are willing to engage into different business and diverse sectors with latest technology and innovation. However, we specialize in the following sectors mentioned below.

• Government & Semi-Government Entities

• Financial Services & Insurance

• Healthcare & Education

• Real Estate & Construction

• Retail & Consumer Services

• Technology & Professional Services

• Logistics, Ports & Aviation

ARNAV KUMAR BISWAS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Strategic and Project Management leader with 20+ years of international experience across eight countries, specialising in enterprise PMO leadership, strategic advisory, and complex project delivery. Experienced in aligning project portfolios with business strategy, strengthening governance frameworks, and embedding agile, people-centric approaches that drive sustainable growth and organisational effectiveness.
At Skilpact, he performs a multi-disciplinary management consulting role, contributing across PMO governance, executive support to the team, pre-sales and business development, project management, consulting, analytics, and client engagement. He regularly collaborates with CXO-level stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into executable programs and measurable outcomes.
He is leading the strategic direction and growth of Skilpact Consulting Solutions, driving business development, client partnerships, and delivery of high-impact consulting services. Responsible for organisational leadership, market expansion, and ensuring innovative, client-centric solutions that enhance business performance and sustainable growth.

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KEY EXPERIENCE

• PMO services & Recruitment Strategic Advisory: Conducted recruitment & HR advisory services for an airline company which is launching itself into holidays business at global and regional level, as per the agreed KPI’s and SOW, mentioned in the contract.
• Healthcare Hospital Feasibility: As a Project Manager, I conducted a detailed feasibility study for the client who successfully raised $150 Mn from the investors through the report for Investment in the Hospital project in Zambia, Copperbelt region.
• Project Manger for Benchmarking study in KSA: Led a detailed benchmarking study on the optimum utilization of natural resources across five countries. Delivered strategic recommendations to KSA highlighting best and worst practices, which contributed to shaping a forward-looking strategic vision for the Kingdom’s resource management and sustainability efforts.
• Strategic & Financial assistance to an American company which is into Plant based meat foods: Developed a comprehensive strategic business plan document and investment roadshow teaser/pitch document for an American client specializing in plant-based meat products. The client aims to raise USD 70 million in funding to initiate operations in the GCC market, and the documents were tailored to support this capital-raising effort effectively.
• PMO & Business Development : Worked with the managing partner for the geographic expansion, administrative operations, and presales of the company. Creation of Proposals, teaser packs, administrative templates, project concept notes, competition tracker, and multiple dashboards for the senior management in the company.
• Project Manager for GRC Maturity Assessment & Sustainability: Conducted detailed GRC maturity assessment study with the project team in Qatar on thirty identified companies and sectors. The study was based on four pillars of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Digital capability of the firm.
• National Geospatial Academy: A detailed study with multiple deliverables on the Target Operating Model for the Geospatial Sector in the region, in context to National Geospatial Academy in Saudi Arabia, along with Benchmarking and feasibility studies in global and regional domain. Initially engaged as a Senior Consultant, I took over full project management responsibilities following the departure of the project manager. I successfully led the project to closure, ensuring that all the ten deliverable reports were completed on time and the stakeholder expectations were fully met.

EDUCATION

• Global Master in Business Administration in Consulting Management from S.P. Jain School of Global Management (Singapore, Sydney, Dubai).
• Executive Program in Business Management, from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
• Masters of Commerce in Applied Economics, from University of Lucknow, India.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Global Sales & Marketing from NIS school of Marketing.
• Certifications– PMP, CSM, Financial Modelling & Business Valuation, Generative AI, Visual Basic, Indian Accounting Standards, IFRS, Power BI & Tableau.

KUMAR HARSH VARDHAN

PARTNER (ORGANIZATION & STRATEGY)

Harsh Vardhan is a senior industry professional, and a consultant with over 40 years of experience in managing high growth companies in consumer goods and technology space. He has had a track record of developing and launching new products, turning around underperforming businesses and brands, driving growth in a highly uncertain environment, and building startup ventures.

Harsh consulting practice includes building innovative business strategies, marketing, brand building, loyalty management, analytics, and technology strategies, using rigorous methods and advanced frameworks. Sectors include retail, consumer goods, hospitality, and technology businesses. He has done significant work in the area of value innovation and has been at the forefront of several initiatives like modern retail analytics, platform behavior, humanizing technology, and future-proofing organizations. He has consulted with large clientslike L’Oréal Malaysia, Ramoji Film City, Future Group, FedEx, Ferrosan (Denmark), and several others.

KEY EXPERIENCE

• Harsh’s corporate experience spans across consumer goods, hospitality, advertising, and technology, where he held various senior level positions including stints as CEO. Companies he worked for include HCL Computers, Assam Oil Company, India Tobacco Co. (ITC)., J Walter Thompson, Ogilvy & Mather, McCann Erickson, and Draft Worldwide, where he managed large scale operations. He has launched and managed well-known brands like General Motors, Bacardi, Columbia Tri-Star, Exxon, Evian, Iridium, Titan, Godrej, and Air India.
• Harsh has been closely involved with entrepreneurial ventures since the early days of dotcom era, advising and co-founding technologies startups. His starThinking andeers in the field of retail analytics products in the ASEAN region.
• He is a visiting faculty and teaches strategy courses at IIM Rohtak, SP Jain Dubai, and Narsee Monjee, and has held workshops at IIM Bangalore. He has authored several new courses on Managing Deep Uncertainty, New Economy Enterprises, Product Strategy, and Strategic Thinking, and also conducts workshops in these areas.

EDUCATION

• Harsh is an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur, India with a prior Masters in Economics. He writes and has published several articles in TOI, Business Standard, Marketing White book and Founding Fuel on strategy and marketing.

TONY ABRAHAM

EXPERT HUMAN RESOURCE TRANSFORMATION

Tony Abraham has over fourteen years of progressive professional experience across Human Resources, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Compliance, and HR Strategy, with extensive exposure in hospitality, corporate HR, and management consulting environmentsin India and the GCC.

During his professional journey, Tony has partnered with diverse organizations across multi-country operations, supporting business expansion, workforce planning, and the implementation of scalable HR frameworksthat enhance organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.

Tony has been associated with multiple entities and business units, delivering impactful HR solutions through process standardization, HRIS enhancements, compliance governance, and employee engagement programs. His expertise spans HR operations, labor law adherence, stakeholder management, and the development of structured HR systemsto support organizational expansion in the GCC region.

He has extensively worked across HR Strategy, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience, Governance, and Culture Building, supporting organizations in achieving sustainable growth and improved workforce effectiveness.

KEY EXPERIENCE

• Strong HR leadership experience across India and the GCC, supporting organizationsin hospitality, corporate HR, and management consulting environments.
• Extensive expertise in end-to-end HR operationsincluding recruitment, payroll, HRIS management, workforce planning, and statutory compliance across multiple entities.
• Proven ability in developing and implementing HR policies, SOPs, job structures, and performance frameworks to improve consistency, governance, and organizational efficiency.
• Specialized experience in compensation & benefits management, salary benchmarking, internal equity reviews, and HR analytics to strengthen decision-making and compliance.
• Demonstrated success in employee relations, grievance handling, union and strike situation management, and representation before labor departments with minimal business disruption.
• Led employee engagement, onboarding, training initiatives, and culture-building programsthat improved retention,reduced attrition, and strengthened employer branding.
• Instrumental in HR governance for business expansions across the GCC, ensuring scalable people practices and regulatory adherence.

EDUCATION

• Master’sin Business Administration degree from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (INDIA)
• Bachelor of Arts – Philosophy from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (INDIA).
• HR Certification – SPHRi – Senior Professional in Human Resources – International. HR Projects – HR Digital Transformation, Organizational Restructuring / Workforce Planning, Employer Branding Project