Kuldeep is an Associate Manager in the EY-Parthenon Strategy team, with over 10 years of experience in strategic consulting and a distinctive foundation as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. At EY-Parthenon, he leads high-impact engagements in business unit profitability, growth strategy, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, target screening, and commercial due diligence for corporate and private equity clients across multiple sub-segments. Prior to EY-Parthenon, Kuldeep honed his expertise in PwC’s Strategy team, where he worked on enterprise strategy, deals strategy, and performance improvement across sectors such as FMCG, healthcare, airlines, and telecom. His strategic work included mergers and acquisitions (M&A), market entry, and business model transformation, delivering critical insights for both corporate and financial clients. Earlier, as part of Cognizant’s Business Consulting (CBC) team, Kuldeep gained experience in product management and led projects focused on functional and operational strategy for clients in technology, retail, and media. With a diverse background in healthcare and strategy consulting, Kuldeep brings a cross-disciplinary mindset to problem-solving. He excels at structuring complex challenges, conducting competitive and customer analysis, and transforming unstructured data into clear, actionable strategies. Known for his effective communication with stakeholders, he crafts compelling, implementable solutions aligned with strategic goals. An MBA graduate from IIM Kozhikode and a qualified Oral Surgeon from Government Medical College, Amritsar, Kuldeep combines rigorous analytical skills with a strategic perspective. His journey from surgery to consulting equips him with a unique approach to tackling intricate business challenges, making him a valuable partner for organizations seeking sustainable growth and a competitive edge.