Leela Ganesh
About Leela Ganesh
Leela Ganesh is an Innovation Strategy & Research Analyst at Pilot44 Labs, where she focuses on leveraging emerging startup technologies to drive digital innovation. She has a diverse background in strategic market analysis and project management, with previous roles at Sanofi and Vodafone.
Current Role at Pilot44 Labs
Leela Ganesh serves as an Innovation Strategy & Research Analyst at Pilot44 Labs since 2020. In this role, she implements agile processes to identify opportunities and develop scalable business concepts for a diverse range of clients. Her focus on leveraging emerging startup technologies aims to drive digital innovation and competitive advantage for top brands.
Previous Experience at Sanofi
Leela Ganesh has held multiple positions at Sanofi. She worked as a Regional Strategic Market and Business Analyst for eight months in Singapore from 2018 to 2019. Following this role, she served as a Consumer Healthcare Innovation Project Manager for one year in Singapore from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was involved in a consulting project as a Therapeutic Innovation Research Chair at Sanofi Genzyme for three months in the Paris Area, France, in 2018.
Educational Background
Leela Ganesh studied at the National University of Singapore, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences - BioMedical Sciences from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education at ESSEC Business School, obtaining a Master in Management (MSc in Management) from 2016 to 2019. Earlier, she completed the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at the New International School of Thailand from 2007 to 2009 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma & IGCSE at the Overseas Family School in Singapore from 2009 to 2013.
Internship Experience
Leela Ganesh gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Solution Sales Intern at Vodafone Global Enterprise for six months in Singapore in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Intern at Dairy Farm International - Guardian Health and Beauty for two months in Singapore in 2015. She also held the position of Student Ambassador at the NUS Office of Corporate Relations for two years from 2014 to 2016.
Skills and Focus Areas
Leela Ganesh possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, which are essential in her role as an Innovation Strategy & Research Analyst. She has a strong focus on digital innovation, particularly in leveraging emerging startup technologies to enhance competitive advantage for brands. Identifying digital innovation as a key area of focus has been pivotal in her career trajectory.