About Anova
From a small consultancy in Mumbai to India's most trusted partner in organisational transformation — our journey is defined by the impact we've created.
Bridging Strategy
& Execution
When Anova was founded in 2009, India's industrial sector faced a critical gap — companies had world-class aspirations but lacked the workforce capability to achieve them. Training programmes were generic, disconnected from shop-floor realities, and failed to drive lasting change.
We set out to change that. Anova was built on a simple belief: training must be practitioner-led, industry-specific, and measurable. Every consultant who walks into a client facility brings decades of real operational experience — not just theory.
Today, with 500+ clients served and 50,000+ professionals trained, we are India's premier management consultancy for organisations that refuse to settle for off-the-shelf solutions.
To empower organisations across India with world-class capability development, driving measurable operational excellence and sustainable growth through practitioner-led consulting and training.
To be India's most trusted partner in organisational transformation — bridging the gap between strategy and execution for enterprises of every scale.
From Mumbai to Across India
Founded in Mumbai with a mission to bridge the training gap in Indian industry.
Expanded to 100+ clients across manufacturing, pharma, and infrastructure.
Launched ISO consulting practice — 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001.
Crossed 25,000 professionals trained; opened regional offices.
Pivoted to hybrid delivery model; expanded digital training capabilities.
500+ clients served, 50,000+ professionals trained, 98% satisfaction rate.
The People Behind Our Impact
Every leader at Anova brings decades of hands-on industry experience — not just consulting frameworks.
Sanjay Kulkarni
Founder & CEO
25+ years in operational excellence. Former Plant Head at Bharat Forge. Passionate about building India's manufacturing capability.
Meera Deshmukh
Director, Training & Development
Former L&D Head at Sun Pharma. Specialises in designing scalable training architectures for large enterprises.
Rakesh Iyer
Head of Quality Consulting
ISO Lead Auditor with 18 years of experience. Has guided 200+ organisations through certification.
Nandita Rao
VP, Safety & HSE Practice
Former Chief Safety Officer at Tata Steel. Built Anova's Behaviour Based Safety programme from the ground up.
Amit Verma
Head of Lean & Operations
Toyota Production System certified. Has led 50+ Lean transformation projects across automotive and FMCG sectors.
Priya Venkatesh
Director, Client Partnerships
Former McKinsey engagement manager. Bridges the gap between Anova's expertise and client strategic priorities.
What Guides Every Engagement
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in every engagement, building trust that lasts beyond the project.
Excellence
We pursue operational and pedagogical excellence, continuously refining our methodologies to deliver best-in-class outcomes.
Impact
Every programme is designed with measurable ROI at its core — we succeed only when our clients see tangible, lasting results.
Collaboration
We work as an extension of your team, embedding alongside your people to ensure knowledge transfer and sustainable change.
Innovation
We embrace evolving industry practices and digital tools to keep our clients ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing landscape.
Ready to Work With Us?
Let's discuss how Anova can deliver measurable impact for your organisation.