Sayani Nag
About Sayani Nag
Sayani Nag is the Head of Analytics - Retail Value Chain (General Manager) at Aditya Birla Group in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Current Position at Aditya Birla Group
Sayani Nag serves as the Head of Analytics - Retail Value Chain (General Manager) at Aditya Birla Group. She is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this capacity, she leads the Data Science team for Fashion Retail across several brands including Van Heusen, Louis Philippe, and Pantaloons. Additionally, she is responsible for Manufacturing practices and S&OP for Grasim Cellulose which involves Pulp and Fibre Manufacturing.
Professional Experience at Tata Insights and Quants
Between 2016 and 2018, Sayani Nag worked at Tata Insights and Quants - A Division of Tata Industries Limited as a Retail Analytics Leader. During her two-year tenure, she primarily operated out of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She played a significant role in leading data science delivery engagements for several well-known brands like Big Bazaar, e-Zone, Central, Croma, Tata Cliq, Tata Motors, and IHCL.
Career at dunnhumby
Sayani Nag has extensive experience at dunnhumby, holding several positions from 2008 to 2016. She started as an Analyst and worked her way up to the role of Analysis Director. Her roles included Senior Analyst, Analysis Manager, Senior Manager, and eventually Analysis Director. During her tenure, she worked in various locations including Gurgaon and Mumbai, India. Her responsibilities involved leading analytical teams and driving data-driven strategies for retail clients.
Educational Background
Sayani Nag completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Burdwan, earning a B.Sc (Honours) in Economics from 2001 to 2004 and a M.Sc. in Economics from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, she completed her Higher Secondary studies in PCM(B) from WBHSE between 1999 and 2001, and her Secondary education at St. Xavier’s School, Burdwan from 1988 to 1999.
Early Career Roles
Sayani Nag's early career includes roles as an Analyst at ICICI Bank and ABN AMRO Bank for short periods in 2007-2008. These positions laid the groundwork for her future career in analytics, where she developed her initial skills in data analysis and problem-solving, establishing a robust foundation for her subsequent roles in more specialized and managerial capacities.