Sankaran is a seasoned expert with over 28 years of experience in strategic operating model advisory, transformational process consulting, and leadership competency development. His expertise spans diverse industries, including IT, manufacturing, engineering, services, and education. As a Partner at KPMG India, Sankaran oversees global delivery of business excellence solutions, specializing in operational model alignment, strategic enablement programs, and organizational assessments that drive sustainable business value. He has led numerous engagements involving benchmarking services and credential enablement based on internationally recognized competency models.

A thought leader in organizational capability building, Sankaran is fluent in global benchmarking models such as CMMI, SAFe, SCRUM Agile, and Lean Six Sigma. His consulting work integrates advanced technology interventions in portfolio management, solution delivery, and quality management. He has conducted over two decades of management workshops on transformational leadership, business agility, and competency management, training thousands of professionals and helping organizations align strategic objectives with execution excellence.

Sankaran has contributed significantly to industry thought leadership, publishing extensively on process maturity, competency management, and cultural transformation in global journals and forums. He has been an active participant and panelist in industry bodies such as NASSCOM, CII Connect, and SPIN, presenting insights on topics like ESG, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Sankaran’s guest lectures at premier institutions like IIM Indore and BIMTECH further reflect his commitment to shaping future leaders. His holistic approach to consulting combines strategic advisory, robust frameworks, and innovative technology solutions to deliver enduring organizational success.