Udi (Udayan) Chattopadhyay

Udi (Udayan) Chattopadhyay has a diverse range of work experience. Udi (Udayan) began their career as a Senior Business Analyst at Datamonitor, where they led research and consulting projects in the Asia-Pacific region. Their expertise in industries such as FMCG, telecom, healthcare, and tech led him to author award-winning reports for publications like the FINANCIAL TIMES and ECONOMIST.

Udi (Udayan) then moved on to become a Strategy Consultant at KPMG ICE Consulting, where they advised clients on telecom, media, and technology projects in emerging markets, including South Africa, China, Mexico, India, Israel, and Russia. During this time, they also made regular presentations at industry conferences.

After their tenure at KPMG, Udi joined McKinsey & Company as a Strategy Consultant. Here, they worked on projects for Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and government entities. Udi (Udayan) led projects and analyses on topics such as M&A, market entry, product launch, brand development, customer segmentation, pricing strategy, and human capital management. Udi gained expertise in sectors such as pharma, media, non-profit, and government.

Following their time at McKinsey, Udi served as the Head of Business Development at Aircast, where they contributed their strategic skills to the company's growth. Udi (Udayan) then joined the American Museum of Natural History as the Director of Business Development, negotiating and managing global partnerships and licensing agreements with major media corporations.

Udi's next role was as the Vice President of Business Development at the Times Square Alliance. Here, they founded a new department focused on managing commercial partnerships and generating revenue. Udi (Udayan) implemented successful multi-million dollar partnerships, sponsorship agreements, and licensing agreements with notable global corporate partners including AT&T, Fox, Verizon, and McDonald's. Additionally, Udi managed a team of over 30 members and played a key role in strategic and operational initiatives.

After their time at the Times Square Alliance, Udi joined Ergo as the Global Head of Business Development. Udi (Udayan) worked alongside the CEO and Partners, leading business development and sales efforts. Udi was responsible for evaluating and building business plans for new revenue opportunities and subsidiary businesses, as well as raising capital for new ventures. Udi (Udayan) also led consulting teams on commercial projects.

While at Ergo, Udi co-founded and served as a board member for Asia-focused investment company Four Rivers, which was launched by Ergo. Four Rivers had shareholders that included global leaders in private equity and alternative investment. The company had a global team with a presence in the United States and Asia.

Additionally, Udi acted as a Member of the Board of Advisors for Oxford Valuation Partners, a role they held from 2015 to 2022.

Overall, Udi Chattopadhyay's work experience spans across various industries and positions, with a strong focus on business development, strategy consulting, and forming key partnerships.

Udi (Udayan) Chattopadhyay has an education history that includes a BA (Hons) and an MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge. Additionally, they have pursued a degree in Business Management at The Wharton School, although the specific start and end years have not been provided.