About Akshay
I am a Business Analyst with extensive experience in strategic market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis across diverse sectors including automotive, electronics, semiconductors, hydrogen, oil & gas, and building automation.
I specialize in synthesizing insights from public and private data sources, conducting expert interviews, and building market models and forecasts in Excel to support strategic decision-making.
With a strong academic background in Management and Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and hands-on experience at leading firms like Henkel and Dräger, I deliver actionable insights, detailed reports, and presentations that help clients navigate complex market environments and drive sustainable growth.
English
Native or bilingual
German
Basic
Can work on-site
Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km), Düsseldorf (up to 50km)
Experience
- PGC GmbH Strategy ConsultingBusiness AnalystAugust 2023 - Today (2 years and 10 months)• Lead strategic market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis across sectors such as automotive, electronics, power, semiconductors, hydrogen, oil & gas, railways, and building automation.• Gather and synthesize data from public/private sources, conduct expert interviews, and monitor industry trends to identify key insights.• Build comprehensive market models and forecasts in Excel to support client strategic decision-making.• Deliver detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations highlighting market trends, competitive landscapes, and actionable insights to clients.
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Adhesive Electronics & Industrials AEI)Working Student (Student Trainee) in Strategy & EcosystemDecember 2022 - March 2023 (3 months)• Conducted lead generation and startup screening for Henkel's MedTech ecosystem expansion• Performed market analyses and identified strategic opportunities for Henkel's Corporate Venture Capital investments
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Adhesive Consumer & Craftsmen ACC)Intern in Global Strategy & TransformationFebruary 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)• Supported portfolio management projects by analyzing negatively profitable products and providing strategic recommendations to the VP• Prepared an MS Excel dashboard for competitor analysis across global competitor brands• Conducted independent research and presented on the topic of 'Economic Indicators for Market Sizing', proving the interdependence of indicators for future strategic decision making using regression analysis
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Education
- M.Sc.RWTH Business School, RWTH Aachen University2022M.Sc.
- B.EngSavitribai Phule Pune University2018B.Eng