Proposal & Business Development Leadership
Key Contributions
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
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Puneet Verma

Puneet Verma

Creative Director/Design Leader
Noida

Proposal & Business Development Leadership

Led strategic design support for high-value RFP/RFI responses, client pitches, and business proposals, partnering with sales, account teams, and business leaders to create compelling visual narratives, executive presentations, solution showcases, and proposal collateral. Enabled teams to deliver differentiated, brand-aligned proposals that strengthened client engagement and contributed to successful business acquisition initiatives.

Supported proposal design engagements for global clients across industries, including: Waste Management, WACKER Chemie AG, Virgin Voyages, VHC Health, University of Newcastle, Topcon, Southwest Airlines, Porter Airlines, Hollard, HMRC (UK Government – His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs), Hiscox, Dubai Airports,DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, UK Government), Crown Castle, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, Steadfast, Coles

Key Contributions

  • Developed executive-level pitch decks and proposal experiences aligned with client objectives and brand guidelines.
  • Transformed complex business solutions into clear, engaging visual stories to improve proposal effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with SMEs, sales teams, and leadership stakeholders to deliver high-impact RFP responses within aggressive timelines.
  • Established design standards and storytelling approaches to improve consistency, quality, and efficiency across proposal deliverables.

Work History

Division Head - Senior Director

COFORGE
Greater Noida, India
08.2025 - 07.2026
  • Applied GenAI tools to support UX research synthesis, ideation and rapid design exploration
  • Integrated GenAI into product and content workflows to improve usability and delivery efficiency
  • Designed user-centered product interfaces and digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into product solutions
  • Led design teams while continuously learning and applying business and process insights

Senior Manager

Kindryl
Hybrid, Bengaluru
07.2024 - 08.2025
  • Lead and support a team of UX designers, helping them grow in their careers while ensuring the work stays high-quality and impactful.
  • Shape and communicate a clear UX vision that aligns with business goals and truly addresses user needs.
  • Oversee projects from start to finish, making sure the team delivers thoughtful, user-focused designs on time.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to create seamless experiences and align on priorities.
  • Use research and data to understand user pain points, validate ideas, and create solutions that make a difference.
  • Continuously refine workflows and processes to help the team work smarter, stay consistent, and scale effectively.

Senior Manager Content Delivery India Leader

Ernst & Young LLP
01.2013 - 07.2024
  • Lead a team of UI professionals, collaborating with stakeholders to define and implement key UX features
  • Conducted user research, wireframing, prototyping, and design reviews across multiple sector projects
  • Designed digital content for EY platforms (EY.com, EY Client Portal) and social media
  • Defined workflows, interactions, and UI specifications, improving product usability
  • Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions and brainstorming workshops to inspire new design ideas
  • Earned EY badges in Design Thinking (Bronze & Silver) and Data Visualization

Team Leader - Graphic Design / Web Developer

Fidelity
09.2006 - 01.2013
  • Directed a development team, delivering quality design solutions for internal and external web clients
  • Created compelling PowerPoint presentations and web pages aligned with UX principles
  • Spearheaded internal and external corporate design projects, ensuring consistency with brand standards
  • Developed and maintained engaging digital content to optimize internal and external communication

Analyst (Presentation Designer)

Deloitte
10.2005 - 09.2006
  • Designed marketing brochures, posters, and proposals adhering to brand standards
  • Utilized graphic design expertise to create visually compelling PowerPoint presentations

Graphic Designer

A.T. Kearney Pvt. Ltd.
03.2005 - 09.2005
  • Edited and formatted PowerPoint presentations, ensuring brand consistency
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and creative design outputs

Graphic Designer - All-India Previews Coordinator

ICI India Ltd.
01.2002 - 02.2005
  • Managed a team of 20 color operators, providing color visualization services for trade clients
  • Set up new preview centers and trained teams, enhancing the client experience and operational efficiency

Education

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Father Agnel
Noida
01.1997 - 01.2000

Diploma - Software Engineering

GNIIT - Diploma in Software Engineering
NIIT
01.1997 - 01.2002

Accomplishments

  • EY Exemplar Award (FY 24) for exceptional performance and leadership.
  • 7 awards for 'Best Quality Work & Turnaround Time' at Fidelity (2008).
  • Recognized with multiple promotions and accolades during my tenure at Fidelity.

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