Chandy Michael

Background

About Chandy Michael

Over 25 Years of extensive global, Japan and India experience working in Think Tank and Management Consulting, Sustainability/ESG Consulting and System Integration, IT transformation, and industry domains such as Automotive, Financial Services/Insurance, Logistics, and Information Technology. My core competencies span- Sustainability Strategy & ESG Consulting: Driving transformation through global ESG frameworks, digital platforms, and stakeholder engagement- Program & Project Management (PM/PMO): Leading large-scale initiatives using Agile methodologies, including SAP migrations, Salesforce implementations, and digital transformation programs- Business Strategy & Future Proofing: Enabling clients to navigate disruption through strategic planning, innovation, and technology enablement- Manufacturing Engineering & Transformation Planning: Bridging operational excellence with digital capabilities in automotive and industrial sectors- Collaboration Frameworks & Culture of Excellence: Building platforms and ecosystems that foster innovation, alignment, and sustainable growth. Recently published a book,"Serenity of Thoughts - Virtuous Cycles for Sustainability and Immensity" in which extensive and comprehensive research and analysis have been carried out on fundamental issues of sustainability, and the possibilities of lifestyle pattern and consumption pattern changes from current material and energy rich, to consumption of wellness, education, entertainment, leisure and mobility. Has developed deep understanding of transformation drivers and technological accelerations which can be leveraged for a technology enabled future change. Career highlights include- Division Head – Automotive Industry Consulting and GM – ICT Industry Consulting at NRI India, leading Japan-India-global business development- Leadership roles such as Managing Director at CHANDYS K.K, Offshore Director at Hitachi Ltd, and - IT Manager at AXA Life Japan. Project delivery across budgets ranging from hundreds of thousands to USD 10 million, with proven success in stakeholder management and cross-border execution. I am passionate about leveraging technology, sustainability, and strategic foresight to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.