Arun Shukla

Arun Shukla is a distinguished business leader, advisor, and consultant with extensive experience in strategy operationalization, business transformation, and performance improvement.

Current Positions

  • Founding Partner & CEO, SLKone
  • Managing Director, Amalgam Capital
  • Board Member, Go Global NC
  • Board Member, MechanAir
  • Board Member, EMSAR - Equipment Management Service and Repair

Education

  • Master in Management, Joint program from Sasin (Chula) - Kellogg (NWU) - Wharton (UPenn)
  • B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
  • Executive Education in Factory Physics, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Professional Experience

  • Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group LLC
  • Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
  • Practice Leader, Kepner-Tregoe Inc.
  • Industry Director, SAP
  • Business Analysis Manager, BHP

Areas of Expertise

  • Strategy Operationalization
  • Business Transformation
  • Performance Improvement
  • Merger and Integration Strategies
  • Lean and Continuous Improvement
  • Organizational Design and Change Management

Corporate Engagement

Arun has led and partnered with teams globally in operations excellence projects, resulting in breakthrough successes for clients across various industries, including:

  • Private Equity portfolio companies
  • Fortune 500 corporations
  • Mid-market businesses
  • International organizations

Thought Leadership

  • Published numerous articles on Lean, Cost Management, and Innovation
  • Frequent speaker at industry forums and global events
  • Recognized for driving business transformation through operationalizing strategy

Approach to Client Solutions

  • Bridges the gap between Strategy, Leadership, and Knowledge in organizations
  • Realizes investment theses for PE portfolio companies through ‘Stabilize - Leap - Keep climbing’ cycle
  • Designs, operationalizes, and executes bespoke solutions for clients

Arun Shukla brings a wealth of practical experience and strategic insight to SLK Catalyst Partners, offering clients innovative solutions for complex business challenges in today’s dynamic market environment.