Parth Girdhar

Parth Girdhar-- Dusseldorf, Germany parthgirdhar36 PROFILE Strategic and results-driven professional with 3+ years of experience in consulting and corporate strategy, specializing in restructuring, organizational performance improvement, and business transformation. Proven ability to drive alignment across interdisciplinary and international teams, providing actionable insights that influence top-level decision-making. Passionate about leveraging analytical thinking and leadership to drive operational excellence and business growth. • • • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Global Business Development and Strategy (Power and Life Sciences) - Intern Henkel Developed business cases and strategic proposals to assess and expand market potential. Led financial modeling to evaluate partnership opportunities and optimize pricing strategies. Conducted competitor analysis and market research, identifying new areas for growth. Supported B2B sales enablement, preparing commercial offers and partnership materials. Aug 2024 – Dec 2024 Dusseldorf, Germany Consultant (Pro-bono student project) 180 Degree Consulting Conducted market research on emerging biotech trends and investment opportunities. Developed financial models and commercialization roadmaps for early-stage ventures Feb 2024 – Jul 2024 Mannheim, Germany • • • • • • Decision Analytics Associate Consultant (Business Consultancy) ZS Associates Led multiple high-impact strategic projects focused on business transformation, restructuring, and operational efficiency. Provided strategic recommendations to senior leadership, influencing company-wide decision-making and aligning business objectives with market trends. Developed and implemented organizational performance frameworks to enhance business unit efficiency and productivity. Collaborated with international teams to drive cross-functional alignment and optimize global strategy execution. Managed strategy and corporate development projects for multinational clients, including restructuring initiatives and organizational performance improvements. Designed and executed strategic roadmaps to optimize business models and operational processes, enhancing efficiency and profitability. Advised C-level executives on market positioning, competitive strategy, and transformational change management. Led and coached cross-functional project teams, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder buy-in. Jan 2021 – Jul 2023 Pune, India • • • • • • • • EDUCATION Masters in Business Administration Mannheim Business School, University of Mannheim Grade 1.5 / 1.0 Master thesis: Economic feasibility for a leading FMCG company transitioning to vertical farming. Sep 2023 – Dec 2024 Mannheim, Germany • B. Tech. in Automobile Engineering SRM Institute of Science and Technology Secured "First Class with Distinction"; Grade 1.9 / 1.0 Jul 2016 – Jun 2020 Chennai, India LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES President, Student-run NGO (350+ volunteers) | Led multiple social impact drives, including menstrual hygiene awareness in rural India. Project Lead, ZS Cares Initiative | Organized corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, promoting healthcare accessibility. Space Lead - Engagement, ZS Associates | First Associate-level employee to be selected for a leadership role overseeing operational activities. • • • SKILLS Business Case Development | Microsoft Excel (VBA) | Management Consulting | Microsoft Powerpoint | Digital Transformation | Stakeholder Engagement | Financial Analysis | Teamwork and collaboration | Market Research | Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy | Stakeholder & Partnership Management | Strategic Insights | Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management | Competitive & Market Intelligence | Data-Driven Decision Making | Sales Forecasting & Business Analytics CERTIFICATES Crash Course on Python by Google LANGUAGES English Hindi German (A2) Scrum Master