As a corporate strategy, transformation, and M&A leader, Falguni has over 25 years of global experience in the financial services sector. She serves some of the largest financial institutions on Wall Street in their transformation, innovation and growth plays. She works with C-suite leaders to build business cases and narratives that drive revenue growth and efficiency, as they look to implement new technologies that enable their strategic goals.
Falguni has worked at bulge bracket banks leading large scale transformations & strategy. Her work spans talent upskilling, new technology adoption, operating model changes, restructuring and culture change initiatives. As a corporate strategist she has also led acquisitions, divestitures, organic growth plans, design thinking and new market entry. Falguni started her career as an M&A investment banker and consultant to large banks.
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As an active author and speaker, she has written over 50 articles for Forbes on topics ranging from fintech, financial inclusion, robo advisors, marketplace lending and startup accelerators to digital innovation and corporate strategy. Her work has been cited in media outlets including, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, South China Morning Post, Business Insider and many others.
Upcoming Talks
13 May 2025
The debate will be centered around how design functions within organizations are frequently misperceived as mere execution hubs rather than strategic partners. Paul Strike (and) will share insights from his extensive experience in high-level design leadership, emphasizing the misalignment between business expectations and design capabilities. They will discuss the impact of limited business sponsorship and how this fuels a reactive, output-focused culture.
Defining the Value of Design Beyond Aesthetics:
The problematic perception of designers as "screen producers" and how to reshape this view.
Balancing Strategy and Execution:
Why design teams must operate at dual altitudes—strategic and tactical—and the implications for leadership.
Cultural and Capability Investments:
Highlighting the necessity of business-sponsored design functions for strategic involvement and sustainable growth.
Navigating the Leadership Gap:
Addressing the industry-wide leadership deficit and its effect on design transformation efforts.
Takeaways:
- Actionable strategies for aligning design initiatives with broader business objectives.
- Insights on fostering a culture that champions design as a critical business function.
- Real-life lessons from navigating complex organizational challenges in top-tier firms.
