Mehak Kharbanda
About Mehak Kharbanda
Mehak Kharbanda is a Lead Project Manager at Thoughtworks, where she manages the delivery of digital solutions for clients in South East Asia and Australia. She has a diverse background in strategy, operations, and project management across various sectors, including consumer, education, and power generation.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Mehak Kharbanda serves as a Lead Project Manager at ThoughtWorks since 2021. In this role, she manages the delivery of digital solutions for clients in South East Asia and Australia. Her responsibilities include overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with client objectives. Kharbanda engages with diverse stakeholders at every level of the organization to facilitate effective communication and project success.
Previous Experience in Strategy and Operations
Prior to her current position, Kharbanda worked at Sembcorp Energy UK from 2017 to 2020 as part of the Strategy & Operations team. During her three years in London, she contributed to strategic initiatives and operational improvements within the company. Her role involved analyzing market trends and developing strategies to enhance business performance in the energy sector.
Freelance Business Consultant Background
From 2015 to 2017, Kharbanda operated as a Freelance Business Consultant, providing services across the UK, India, and Kenya. This role allowed her to gain experience in various entrepreneurial environments, particularly those backed by private equity and venture capital. Her work involved advising clients on business strategies and operational efficiencies.
Educational Qualifications
Kharbanda holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Oxford, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Finance from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, she attended Convent of Jesus and Mary in New Delhi for her early education from 1995 to 2008.
Diverse Sector Experience
Throughout her career, Kharbanda has worked across various sectors, including consumer goods, education, and power generation. Her experience spans different roles, including as an Internal Auditor at Deloitte in New Delhi and as a Brand Strategist for Dior Timepieces at LVMH. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad understanding of industry dynamics and operational challenges.