Arthur D. Little (ADL) announced the appointment of Vikram Rao as a Partner in its North American Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media & Electronics (TIME) practice. Based in ADL’s San Francisco office, Vikram brings over 25 years experience gained in the technology and consulting industries, spanning areas such as growth strategy, M&A/due diligence and business unit strategy. In his new role he will focus on enhancing commercial diligence and value creation for private equity technology investors and large, listed technology firms.
Vikram joins from EY Parthenon where he was Managing Director, Software Strategy Group. During his career he has worked for leading consultancies, including Bain & Company and Boston Consulting Group, as well as within large technology businesses such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where he was VP, Business Operations.
Gregory Pankert, Managing Partner at ADL, comments: “Vikram brings deep expertise in the technology sector, especially within enterprise software and IT services, along with a global perspective and experience in both consultancies and technology businesses themselves. As we grow our North American TIME practice, he is the perfect addition to accelerate our momentum in this key market.”
Vikram Rao, Partner at ADL, adds: “The technology industry’s expansion is driving a growing range of opportunities for both investors and large listed players. Selecting the right opportunities and maximizing value requires strong strategic and consulting support, and I look forward to bringing my passion and experience to the ADL team to help our clients thrive.”
Vikram holds a MBA from Columbia Business School, USA, and a Bachelor degree in Engineering and Computer Science from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, India.
Source: adlittle.com