Arvind Saraf

Background

About Arvind Saraf

As a performance consultant and former corporate leader, I’ve spent the last decade helping mid-sized Indian companies — particularly in engineering, manufacturing and consumer sectors — unlock their next S-curve of growth. I have also helped subsidiaries of US multinational companies in India to drive performance - my key expertise. I specialize in building performance management systems that aren’t just aspirational frameworks but embedded ways of working — customized to the mindset, legacy, and scale of Indian businesses. Having headed large multinationals in India, I understand the delicate balance between management growth urgency and cultural alignment. My work sits at that intersection. Boards, Chief Executives or Companies bring me in when there’s a need to: Rev up Revenue Growth Engine and grow Profitability in sync Develop & institute Organisation Culture to create a ‘flywheel effect’. Set up processes for alignments & to deliver to commitments consistently Develop a Strategic Plan translating vision into an actionable performance road map My consulting style is unique as I have done it myself. I have a strong bias for action. I believe in partnering & handholding vs. advising. I roll up my sleeves & get dirty working with your teams. My consulting model is deeply collaborative, not report-driven. I work closely with CXOs and senior teams — often becoming a thinking partner, sometimes a challenger, and always a performance enabler. Over the years, I’ve helped:(few examples) A US Multinational to succeed in India from a 'red ink' track record A large Indian company engaged in Electronic Products to return to profitability A mid sized firm representing multinational companies for industrial products to double its topline A family-owned engineering company move from firefighting to be a consistent performer Multiple organizations build self-sustaining performance cultures to get on to Performance Flywheel If you’re a mid-sized enterprise with big goals but limited bandwidth — or a promoter wanting to step back without slowing down — let’s talk. I bring the rare combination of insider empathy and outsider clarity — and I work best with those ready to align their people, systems, and strategy.