Global Consulting Partner

Strategy, Product, Delivery and GCC build for high‑growth organisations

Fractional CPO & GCC Advisor

Helping founders, product leaders and global capability centres design world‑class product strategy, delivery and operating models that scale from first customers to global markets.

🌍 Experience across US, Europe, India & GCCs
🚀 Startups, SaaS, product companies & captives

Clients

Who I typically partner with

I work with leadership teams who need hands‑on, execution‑oriented support – not long slide decks. Most of my work is embedded with product, tech and GCC leaders.

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Early & growth‑stage startups

Founders and first product leaders shaping vision, roadmap and execution discipline while still searching for repeatable product‑market fit.

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Product & platform teams

Heads of product, engineering and delivery modernising their ways of working, metrics and governance across global teams.

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Global capability centres

Global captives and GCCs in India scaling from “extended team” to true product, platform and transformation hubs.

Challenges

Typical problems clients call me for

Across startups, product organisations and GCCs, the patterns are similar – ambition is high, but execution, alignment and operating models lag behind.

Strategy & product

  • Vision and strategy are not clearly translated into a coherent product roadmap.
  • Too many initiatives, not enough focus or measurable business outcomes.
  • Product discovery feels ad‑hoc; customer insight does not drive prioritisation.

Delivery & execution

  • Teams are busy, but value delivered to customers and business is unclear.
  • Delivery dates slip, hand‑offs create friction and governance is heavy.
  • Platforms and tech investments are not re‑used effectively across products.

GCC & operating model

  • India / offshore teams seen as execution arms, not product partners.
  • Talent exists, but decision‑making, ownership and metrics sit elsewhere.
  • Operating model across onshore–offshore locations is unclear or political.

Leadership & ways of working

  • New leaders or first‑time founders need a sparring partner and coach.
  • Teams need one language for priorities, rituals and decision‑making.
  • Existing consultants provide theory; teams need pragmatic, hands‑on help.

Approach

Structured like consulting, delivered like an operator

I bring structure, clarity and global benchmarks – but work as part of your team, co‑creating with your leaders instead of presenting from the sidelines.

Discover

Rapid diagnosis of strategy, org, delivery and GCC model through workshops, artefact review and stakeholder interviews.

Design

Co‑create product strategy, operating model, portfolio and OKR frameworks customised to your context and maturity.

Implement

Hands‑on support embedding rituals, governance, metrics and playbooks across teams and locations.

Enable

Coach leaders, upskill product & delivery teams, and transition to a light‑touch advisory role as capabilities mature.

Services

Four modular offerings you can combine

Each offering can be run as a focused 6–12 week engagement, or assembled into a broader transformation programme.

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Startup product strategy

Clarify your product vision, positioning and outcomes, align the founding team, and turn ideas into a focused, testable roadmap.

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Delivery & PMO excellence

Design and operationalise a modern portfolio, PMO and delivery model that connects strategy, teams and outcomes across locations.

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GCC build & scale

Help global firms build or scale India / offshore GCCs as true product and platform hubs rather than extended teams.

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Product leadership coaching

1:1 and small‑group coaching for founders, CPOs, heads of delivery and GCC leaders on strategy, execution and stakeholder management.

How we work together

Flexible engagement models, anchored in outcomes

Choose the depth and style of engagement that matches your context – from sharp diagnostics to embedded leadership support.

Diagnostic sprint (2–4 weeks)

A fast, structured view of your product, delivery and GCC model with clear prioritised opportunities and a pragmatic roadmap.

90‑day transformation

Hands‑on support to design and embed new strategy, portfolio, ways of working and operating model with your teams.

Fractional & advisory

Ongoing support as a fractional CPO / GCC advisor, providing leadership coaching and strategic guidance as you scale.

Background

20+ years across consulting, products and GCCs

Select roles & institutions

  • Global consulting and delivery leadership across US, Europe and India.
  • Built and scaled GCCs and offshore product / delivery hubs.
  • Worked with enterprise clients and high‑growth product companies.

What this means for you

  • Operator mindset with consulting‑grade structure and clarity.
  • Ability to work equally well with founders, CXOs and delivery teams.
  • Deep understanding of India as a strategic hub for global firms.

Differentiation

What clients tell me they value most

Operator, not only consultant

I have owned P&L, delivery and product outcomes – so recommendations are grounded in what teams can actually execute.

Global & India lens together

I connect global strategy and on‑the‑ground India / GCC realities, helping both sides work as one system.

Calm, candid partner

I bring data, patterns and a calm outside view so leadership teams can make sharper, faster decisions together.

Next steps

Let us explore if there is a fit

I am happy to run a no‑obligation working session with you and your core team to map your current product, delivery or GCC challenges and identify 3–4 high‑leverage moves.

📞 Contact Details

Based in Pune, working across time zones

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Email ID
ravinderkakde@gmail.com
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LinkedIn
Ravinder Ashok Kakde
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Phone
(+91) 8121864440
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