Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Mani Singhal as Managing Director in India

By Global Leaders Insights Team | Mar 12, 2025

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has appointed Mani Singhal as Managing Director to co-lead its Consumer & Retail practice, supporting the firm’s growth in the sector and its focus on delivering impactful solutions for consumer-focused businesses.

In her 20-year journey, Singhal has developed a specialism in generating and implementing growth strategies and operational transformation for consumer and retail companies, after having worked from multinationals to high-growth D2C brands in developing commercial models and channel expansion strategies with respect to shifting consumer trends.

Before joining A&M, she was the Managing Director & Partner, helping to shape the Consumer Practice in India, at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Prior to that, she led execution-driven transformation initiatives at Accenture Strategy for almost a decade. 

Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director & Head – A&M India and GCC, said, “A&M continues to strengthen its Consumer & Retail practice to meet the growing needs of Indian businesses navigating evolving market trends and operational challenges. Mani’s deep expertise in strategy and execution complements our capabilities in delivering high-impact solutions for clients. Her addition reinforces A&M’s focus on helping businesses in India unlock value through innovative and results-oriented strategies.”

Rishav Jain, Managing Director and Co-lead Consumer & Retail Practice, A&M India, added, “The consumer and retail sector is witnessing a faster rate of change with every passing year. Companies will need to adapt consistently to create value for shareholders. With emerging aspirations of entrepreneurs alongside a dynamic consumer and competitive landscape, most mid cap and large cap companies will need to rethink the way to do business. As A&M continues to partner with our consumer and retail clients in this journey, Mani’s addition to our leadership team further strengthens our large-scale transformation capabilities in creating shareholder value.”

Singhal, Managing Director and Co-lead Consumer & Retail Practice, A&M India said, “The consumer and retail sector in India stands at a pivotal juncture, as businesses need to adapt their strategies to address evolving consumer expectations and increasing competitive intensity while consistently delivering profitable growth. A&M is uniquely positioned to support organizations in navigating this dynamic landscape, combining its deep industry expertise with a hands-on approach. I am excited to join A&M and look forward to collaborating with clients to deliver sustainable growth.”