Chary MLN is a Principal in the Business Growth & Transformation practice and is based out of the Bengaluru Office. He boasts a diverse and extensive career journey that spans across industries, roles, and geographies.
With 14 years of pre-Zinnov experience, his career path showcases remarkable transitions, from technology-focused roles to pre-sales and consulting to business development, all while gaining exposure to diverse industries.
During his tenure at Zinnov, Chary has made a substantial impact, leveraging his multifaceted expertise. His areas of proficiency encompass consulting excellence in growth strategy, Go-To-Market strategy, Commercial Due Diligence, and Large Deal Strategy. He has a knack for setting up centers of excellence and effectively manages large strategic initiatives, emphasizing teamwork and innovation.
Chary’s industry knowledge spans pharmaceuticals, telecom, software and internet, retail, manufacturing, and more. He possesses extensive experience in client relationship management, particularly with CXO and senior executives. He is known for his thought leadership in industry trends and strategy-related topics for service providers, coupled with international experience working across Europe, the US, Africa, South Korea, and Australia.
At Zinnov, Chary plays a pivotal role in leading multiple consulting engagements for service providers, with a strong focus on growth strategy, hyper scaler strategy, go-to-market strategy, commercial due diligence, and large deal strategy. Chary’s thought leadership sessions with executive leadership teams of digital service providers, particularly on GTM strategy and planning, underscore his influence.
Chary recognizes the pivotal role that leaders play in shaping organizational culture. His leadership philosophy revolves around “Inspire, Empower, Serve.” He believes in cultivating a resilient and impactful culture through vision, integrity, empathy, and empowerment. He inspires through actions and shared vision, empowers by granting autonomy and trust, and serves by prioritizing the needs of his team, creating a positive and inclusive environment. Outside of work, Chary is a man of many talents. He enjoys cooking, indulging in landscape photography, and has recently embarked on a journey to learn to play the guitar.
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