Nikita Sudhir Vajani, global transformation and growth leader and strategic advisor on operating model optimisation and value creation, partnering with PE-backed and enterprise CEOs to drive EBITDA-focused change.

NIKITA SUDHIR VAJANI

London, UK | nikitasudhirvajani@gmail.com | LinkedIn | nikitasudhirvajani.com

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Driving enterprise transformation and measurable growth at scale. Partnering with executive teams to turn complex challenges into sustainable performance.

Executive Summary

Seasoned transformation leader with 16+ years’ experience driving enterprise-scale growth, operational efficiency, and strategic innovation across Financial Services, Fintech, and Energy Tech. Proven ability to lead multi-geography teams, optimize operating models, and deliver measurable business impact. Trusted advisor to executive teams and boards, delivering EBITDA-positive transformations, scalable processes, and accelerated time-to-value.

Core Competencies

  • Enterprise Transformation & Growth Acceleration

  • Operating Model Design & Optimization

  • Strategic Leadership & Executive Enablement

  • Data Analytics & Value Creation Metrics

  • PMO Leadership & Governance

  • AI & Automation Integration

  • Investor Diligence & Board Reporting

  • Cross-Cultural / Global Team Leadership

Key Domains

  • Financial Services (Commercial Banking - Markets & Retail Banking)

  • Energy

Professional Experience

Lloyds Banking Group — Enterprise Transformation & Technology Leadership (2022–Present)

  • Led enterprise-wide transformation of Digital Identity & Onboarding, impacting 30M+ customers and 6bn+ annual logins.

  • Migrated monolithic systems to GCP microservices and simplified customer journey → customer drop-outs ↓50%, call center FTE ↓35% (~£10M savings)

  • Directed cross-geography squads across UK & India → delivery velocity ↑30%

  • Executed AI-enabled initiatives for forecasting, automation, and operational efficiency

  • Re-architected high-volume trading platforms → £33M+ savings, aligned with

    FCA/PRA compliance

Kiwi Power (Engie Group) — Head of Customer Success / Key Accounts Director (2019–2022)

  • Delivered 40% YoY profit growth through operational transformation and PMO governance

  • Scaled international operations: successfully entered Canada, Japan, and North America within 36 months

  • Built and led a 20+ person cross-functional team across Customer Success, PMO, and Delivery

  • Reduced delivery risk by 40% and operating costs by 35% via process redesign and Salesforce automation

  • Led investor diligence, Board reporting, and high-impact client strategy → NPS improvement 6→9

Lloyds Banking Group — Technical Consultant / Acting Technical Lead (Markets Technology)

  • Re-architected high-volume trading platforms → £33M+ savings over 5 years

  • Improved operational efficiency by 40%, latency diagnostics, and compliance alignment (FCA/PRA)

  • Directed POCs for integration with trading platforms (Beacon, Bloomberg, ION, TradeWeb)

Key Case Studies / Transformation Highlights

  • Enterprise EBITDA Turnaround

    • Recovered 40% of trapped revenue by repairing Sales–Tech handoffs, activating dormant accounts, and capturing upsell opportunities.

    • Increased delivery visibility by 25% through structured tracking, utilisation metrics, and operational dashboards.

    • Reduced operating inefficiencies by 15–20% via workflow standardisation, role realignment, and resource optimisation.

    • Established a scalable global operating model across UK, Japan, Canada, and North America with Product, Compliance, and cross-functional alignment.

  • Operating Model Optimisation

    • Aligned people, processes, and resources to achieve scalable, investor-ready efficiency

    • Delivered 30–40% operational efficiency gains across enterprise functions

  • Value Creation Analytics

    • Implemented centralised analytics frameworks to unlock EBITDA growth

    • Improved decision-making speed and created data-driven growth culture

  • Strategic Leadership Enablement

    • Empowered executive teams with actionable transformation strategies

    • Accelerated time-to-value across strategic initiatives

  • Rapid Enterprise Advancement

    • Executed rapid interventions for immediate business value
      Delivered measurable growth in revenue and profitability within 90 days

Education & Executive Development

  • MSc Information Systems Management (Distinction) – University of Greenwich

  • BEng Computer Engineering (First Class) – University of Mumbai

  • Executive Programs & Certifications:

    • Competitive Strategy & Innovation – London School of Economics

    • Business Analytics, Economics & Financial Accounting – Harvard Business School CORe

    • Executive Leadership Programme – University of Oxford

Publications & Thought Leadership