Senior Consultants
Thomas W Short
USA
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Tom Short brings over 30 years of experience in senior-level Human Resources and Administrative positions in private and not-for-profit sectors. With a wealth of multicultural and international understanding and professional experience, Tom focuses on partnering with clients to ensure senior-level talent alignment with organisational objectives.
Leveraging extensive know-how to manage complex international organisations, he is an invaluable asset for developing Human Capital and organisation development companies. Tom has a lengthy background working around the globe with Fortune 500 companies.
He has lived and worked in different parts of the world and has deep knowledge and experience with the Latin American region. Before joining Pitcairn Partners, he was Deputy Director General of Corporate Services for CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center), based in Mexico. Prior positions include Senior VP of Human Resources for HBO Latin America, Employee Relations for Hershey International, and VP of Human Resources Citibank.
Tom served in the US Air Force flying F-4s and was a police officer. He graduated from Dartmouth College and received his MIM from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Sharon Crabtree
France
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Previously a Director of Korn Ferry Hay Group, Sharon is a specialist in helping organisations work more effectively. This includes all aspects of HR, including the 'hard-wiring' (organisational design, job analysis and evaluation, performance management, recruitment) and the softer skills (leadership development, team development, personal effectiveness).
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She launched Longstock Consulting as part of a chain of small boutique consultancy firms that provide personal services whilst working with an extensive network to offer a wide range of services as needed. This keeps overheads low and delivers solutions of high value. Her approach is to get under the skin of an organisation and recognise what will help within that context. There is an increased focus on people development at all levels.
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Sharon brings a wide range of experience working across different sectors and geographies. She has worked at all levels of organisations, from Board development through top team development, senior leadership, and middle management, as well as developing strategic HR.
Prashant Radhakrishnan
Managing Director, PR Consulting Associates Ltd.
Calgary, AB Canada
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Prashant, a graduate of Cornell University's Change Leadership program, is a seasoned management consultant/change management expert with 17 years of consulting expertise. He has the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMPTM) designation. He is one of the first 500 experts in the world to receive this. He is also certified with PROSCI on their ADKAR change method. An engineer with management education from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), he is also a graduate of the University of Oxford and HEC Paris, where he completed his specialised Masters in Coaching and Consulting for Change.
He has worked with leading consulting firms, Deloitte, IBM (PwC Consulting), Accenture, and KPMG, before setting up his firm focused on helping organisations manage business transformation and change leadership. He has worked in different industry sectors: BFSI, Energy and resources, Government, Development, Retail, and Pharmaceuticals.
His expertise is in business transformation interventions, emphasising change management, organisation design/restructuring, culture transition, performance management, and communications. He has worked with governmental, non-governmental and international organisations. He is a budding aviation pilot and amateur astronomer in his free time.
Kavitha Prasad N
A Recognized Expert in Business Development, Strategy, Design Thinking and Partnerships across International Platforms.
Recognised leader with 20 years’ experience enriched with entrepreneurial bias for action and ability to solve problems with limited resources. Exceptional communicator and collaborator with niche expertise in negotiation, business strategy, design thinking and analysis to explore new trends, markets, and competition.
Core Competencies
Influential Leadership | Design Thinking | Innovation | Collaboration Mentoring | Business Development | Turnaround & High-Growth Strategies | Government Relations | Communication | Opportunity Identification |Social Impact | Political and Government Briefing | International Markets | Public- Private Partnership | Public Diplomacy, Trade and FDI.
Nishant Jaiswal
Dubai, UAE
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Nishant Jaiswal is a world-class project manager renowned for his expertise in executing projects of all scales, from small corporate initiatives to large-scale global endeavors.
With a strong background in event management, Nishant has successfully delivered a diverse range of projects, including concerts, film festivals, product launches, and international conferences. His exceptional skills in planning, logistics, budgeting, and stakeholder management have earned him a reputation for excellence and reliability.
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With his experience in a marketing background Nishant’s works on a result focused, solution oriented approach. His attention to detail ensures seamless execution and outstanding results, making him a trusted leader in the field of project management.
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Deepak Chauhan
Deepak Chauhan is a highly experienced IT professional with over 28 years of experience as CIO/CTO in leading companies and as an entrepreneur.
He has a strong expertise in technology, digital media, building digital products, growth marketing, and entrepreneurial skills. Deepak has effectively led large teams to achieve growth in many organizations.
As the CTO of the multi-million dollar Zee Television Network, Deepak developed its OTT platform and an e-commerce portal for wellness products for the USA market. As the Vice President (Technology) of B4U Television, he has strategised, developed, and managed Web properties.
As an entrepreneur, Deepak has built new E-Businesses from the ground up. One such initiative, Smartstay, is an experiential travel portal that has curated over 5000 holiday properties. Deepak successfully raised funds and generated revenue of millions in 3 years.