Kolkata, West Bengal, India, August 2026 — RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) has appointed Kavya Sarkar as Deputy General Manager – Business Strategy, marking her return to Kolkata after several years of consulting with one of the world’s leading management consulting firms. In her new role, Kavya will help shape strategic initiatives across the diversified conglomerate as it continues its rapid growth across multiple sectors.
Kavya joins the RPSG Group following nearly five years at Bain & Company, where she progressed steadily through leadership roles including Senior Manager, Manager, Consultant, and Senior Associate Consultant. During her tenure, she advised clients on business transformation, growth strategy, operational excellence, and corporate strategy across multiple industries, helping organizations solve complex business challenges and accelerate value creation.
Prior to Bain & Company, Kavya began her professional career as an Analyst at EY, where she gained experience in business advisory, consulting, and analytical problem-solving. She further strengthened her strategic and leadership capabilities by earning her MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB), one of India’s premier business schools.
With a career spanning strategy consulting and corporate advisory, Kavya brings expertise in Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Growth Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Business Operations, Value Creation, Organizational Strategy, Cross-functional Leadership, Data-driven Decision Making, and Business Excellence. Her experience advising leading enterprises positions her well to contribute to RPSG Group’s continued expansion and long-term strategic ambitions.
Her appointment comes at a time when the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group continues to strengthen its leadership capabilities while expanding its presence across multiple high-growth industries in India and international markets.
About RP Sanjiv Goenka Group
The RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) is one of India’s fastest-growing diversified business conglomerates with a significant global footprint. Led by Chairman Sanjiv Goenka, the Group has built leadership positions across power and energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, FMCG, information technology-enabled services, media and entertainment, agriculture, and consumer businesses.
Over the past several years, RPSG Group has delivered strong growth in revenue, market capitalization, and profitability while expanding its portfolio of market-leading businesses. Through a combination of strategic investments, operational excellence, customer-centric innovation, and long-term value creation, the Group continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most respected and diversified business enterprises.
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