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Consulting Leaders Unscripted: Conversations with our trailblazers
We are back — bolder, sharper and more inspiring than ever.
Welcome to Consulting Leaders Unscripted (Season 2), where conversations go beyond the expected, and leadership stories in consulting come alive in their most authentic form.
Hosted by Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader, Consulting Services, EY India, our flagship series returns with deeper, more candid dialogues featuring the firm’s distinguished consulting leaders.
Building on the success of Season 1, where we featured our women leaders, we continue to spotlight inspiring journeys while expanding the narrative to explore what it truly means to lead with vision, resilience and purpose today.
What to expect
Season 2 goes deeper into the journeys of leaders who are not only navigating complexity but actively shaping the future of consulting. Through candid discussions, we explore:
- Evolving leadership mindsets in a dynamic business landscape
- Real-world insights on transformation, innovation and impact
- Personal stories of resilience, reinvention and purpose
- Perspectives on balancing ambition with authenticity both inside and beyond EY
This edition broadens the lens to include diverse leadership experiences, offering fresh perspectives and actionable insights for the next generation of change-makers.
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- Season - 2
- Season - 1
Episode 1: Rethinking finance transformation
In this episode of Consulting Leaders Unscripted, Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader, Consulting Services, EY India, is joined by Kumar Gaurav, Partner and Finance Transformation Leader, Business Consulting, EY India.
Drawing on over two decades of experience in industry, Kumar reflects on his journey from leading finance operations to advising organizations on large-scale finance transformation initiatives. He shares his perspective on how AI is reshaping finance transformation, the evolving role of the CFO and the importance of combining technology with business insight to drive meaningful outcomes. The conversation also explores the future of consulting, the skills professionals need to thrive in an AI-powered world, and how organizations can build confidence in their transformation journeys through data-driven decision-making.
Episode 4: Rethinking digital risk with AI, innovation and transformation
In this episode of Consulting Leaders Unscripted, Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader – Consulting Services, EY India, is joined by Maya Ramachandran, Partner – Risk Consulting Markets Leader.
With over 15 years of experience in driving innovation and building digital risk capabilities, Maya shares her journey — from being one of the early women professionals in SAP implementation to scaling a global IT asset management solution. She discusses what it takes to thrive in risk consulting today, offering insights on front-office transformation, the multi-dimensional skills young consultants need, and her approach to work-life harmony. This conversation provides a compelling perspective on building resilient, tech-enabled enterprises.
Episode 3: Shaping the future of work – Pooja Bhandari on HR, talent, and transformation
In the third episode of Consulting Leaders Unscripted, Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader – Consulting Services, EY India, is joined by Pooja Bhandari, Partner, People Advisory Services, EY India.
With over two decades of experience, Pooja shares her perspective on how HR transformation is shaping the future of Indian businesses. From talent challenges and generational shifts to the role of governance and boards in family enterprises, this conversation offers sharp insights for organizations looking to scale with purpose.
Episode 2: Securing the Digital Future – Mini Gupta on trust, privacy, and AI
In this episode of Consulting Leaders Unscripted, Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader – Consulting Services, EY India, engages in a compelling discussion with Mini Gupta, Partner, Cybersecurity Consulting, EY India.
Mini reflects on her professional journey in cybersecurity and shares how the field has evolved over the years. Together, they highlight the risks in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the rising influence of AI on cybersecurity and, most importantly, the implication of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) on businesses. This episode offers insights for leaders looking to build resilience, safeguard trust, and stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital world.
Episode 1: Navigating Risk Consulting– Insights from Niyati Sood on her experience
In the premiere episode of Consulting leaders unscripted, Mritunjay Kapur, Partner and Markets Leader – Consulting Services, EY India, sits down with Niyati Sood, Partner, Risk Consulting Services, EY India.
Niyati shares her consulting journey, offering insights into the evolving risk landscape, emerging industry trends, and the strategies businesses need to navigate uncertainty. From overcoming challenges to fostering innovation and driving diversity, this conversation provides valuable takeaways for aspiring professionals and industry leaders alike.
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