Davinder Preet Singh Gugnani
Strategy Consultant
Gurugram
Summary
With over 17 years of experience in strategic advisory and analytics-led insights for private equity, investment banking, and corporate, I have developed expertise in the industrials sector. I possess a strong track record of setting up and leading high- performing teams, managing consulting engagements, crafting compelling pitches, and delivering exceptional business development results. My leadership style involves imparting a clear vision that aligns teams towards shared objectives, facilitating collaboration and cross-functional cooperation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young, EY GDS
02.2013 - Current
- Leads a team of 45+ members within the Strategy and Transaction service line with a focus on growth strategy and M&A consulting
- Spearheaded a tech initiative for SaT, sponsored by the CTO, to assist clients in evaluating markets, identifying investment opportunities, and assessing deals landscape
- Established a pilot team that achieved a remarkable CAGR of 66% over the last three years and contributed to a Total Engagement Revenue (TER) of over USD100m
- Formulated and executed digital strategies, analyzed emerging ecosystems, sector convergence, and competitive landscape
- Generated transaction ideas for corporate and PE clients, ranging from strategic acquisitions to carve-outs of non-core activities, proactively advancing business and enhancing client service
- Led multiple research projects focusing on automotive and industrial industries
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and implement change
- Played a key role in hiring, goal-setting, skill improvement, and performance appraisal
- Key Achievements:
- Received the EY Bronze and Silver Badges in Digital and Mobility areas that require requisite training, experience, and contributions
- Recipient of the prestigious EY Golden Beam Award in 2016, selected from a global pool of over 4,000 nominations
- Received over eight 'Extra Miler' awards (quarterly recognition for performance excellence) during the tenure
- Successfully managed several SaT level initiatives, including the establishment of a PE hub, and the creation of sector-specific decks on digital disruption
- Seconded to the Germany and Switzerland offices, where I delivered exceptional results on engagements focusing on PE Secondaries, divestiture screening, and Tech origination
- Achieved the Orange Belt for submitting Performance Improvement projects.
Associate Vice President
Moody's Analytics
02.2006 - 01.2013
- Managed a large team of analysts and associates across diverse sectors and geographies, mentoring and coaching team members to deliver high-quality work
- Conducted in-depth research, including company profiling, M&A case studies, market sizing and estimation, industry analysis, competitor mapping, pitch book updates, target screening, and financial and operational benchmarking
- Created, analyzed, and presented reports on workflow, client engagement, and team performance to drive continuous improvement and identify growth opportunities
- Ensured quality and timely delivery of client deliverables, coordinating with engagement managers to pitch to new clients and offer high-end products
- Developed and delivered training modules to upskill team members and ensure their readiness to take on challenging assignments
- Key Achievements:
- Played a key role in establishing a dedicated team for European Private Banking, with a focus on identifying potential business opportunities, devising expansion strategies across geographies, and evaluating acquisition targets
- Led a pilot team to support the Financial Institutions Group's dedicated client group
- Awarded the Bronze certificate in 2008 for outstanding performance
- Promoted to Associate within nine months of joining, demonstrating exceptional skills, aptitude, and commitment to the role.
Education
Advanced Program in Leadership in Digital Era -
Indian Institute of Management, IIML
04.2023 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Guru Nanak Dev University
03.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelors - Information Technology
Institute of Integrated Learning in Management (IILM) University
03.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Deal OriginationDigital StrategyPE Portfolio AnalysisTarget ScreeningDigital transformationCompany ValuationsDeal Analytics
Quote
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
Winston Churchill
Timeline
Advanced Program in Leadership in Digital Era -
Indian Institute of Management, IIML
04.2023 - Current
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young, EY GDS
02.2013 - Current
Associate Vice President
Moody's Analytics
02.2006 - 01.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Guru Nanak Dev University
03.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelors - Information Technology
Institute of Integrated Learning in Management (IILM) University
03.2000 - 05.2003