Roland Berger, a leading global consulting firm, has announces the appointment of Ravindra Parankushan (Ravi Kushan) as its new managing partner in India. He assumed responsibilities on January 1, 2018 and is based out of the firm's Mumbai office. He succeeds Wilfried Aulbur, who has moved to the US as senior partner in the Automotive Practice. Aulbur will continue to support the Indian automotive and industrial business and will be periodically in India to work with the firm's clients.

Parankushan has had a distinguished career in consulting and banking and served in senior roles at a leading management consultancy and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. "Roland Berger has had a great start in India and I look forward to building scale for the firm. We will continue to excel in serving automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense clients while building capabilities in the financial services and infrastructure sectors," said Parankushan.

The firm has also promoted Jeffry Jacob as partner and he will lead the firm's automotive and industrials practice in India, with support from Wilfried. Jacob added, "The addition of these new verticals, together with Ravi's experience and leadership, will help us significantly strengthen our position in the Indian market. We will continue to leverage our global network and experience to deliver the best solutions to our clients."

Roland Berger, founded in 1967, is the only leading global consultancy of German heritage and European origin. With 2,400 employees working from 34 countries, the firm has operations in all major international markets. Its 50 offices are located in the key global business hubs. The consultancy is an independent partnership owned exclusively by 220 partners.