Dipankar De is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate strategy, planning, and analytics. Currently serving as General Manager at Blue Star Limited since July 2019, Dipankar oversees various strategic initiatives, including cost management and program transformation. Previous roles include Vice President of Life Sciences Business Advisory at Sathguru Management Consultants, where engagement in business development and corporate strategy was key, and Co-Founder & Partner at DUN & BRADSTREET TANGRAM ADVISORY SERVICES, focusing on strategic plan implementation and client acquisition. Dipankar also has academic experience as an Adjunct Faculty of Strategy at the Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur, in addition to prior roles in research and advisory services with Dun & Bradstreet, teaching finance and economics, and serving as an economist for Tata Services Limited. Educational qualifications include a PGDGM from XLRI Jamshedpur and multiple degrees in Economics from the University of Calcutta and Maulana Azad College.