Sahana R.
Current VP of Strategy | Former Chief of Staff & CXO
Studied at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Works at New Harbor Capital
Hiring Manager
Available May 14 at 2:30 AM UTC
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Sahana's Coaching Offerings
Pay as you go
Get help with Interview Prep, LinkedIn Review, and .
Sahana also coaches for MBA, Business Strategy & Operations, Private Equity, College, and Management Consulting. View all.
Sahana’s Chief of Staff Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
10+ people coached for Chief of Staff
Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in strategy and leadership, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching practice. As a former Chief of Staff through Shore Capital's CXO Program, I have supported CEOs with growth initiatives and worked directly with other C-level executives and board of director members, equipping me with firsthand knowledge of the Chief of Staff landscape. My MBA from Kellogg School of Management, where I was actively involved in professional development and leadership roles, further enhances my ability to guide aspiring leaders. Whether you're looking to transition into a Chief of Staff role or excel in your current position, I'm here to help you navigate the complexities of strategic leadership. Let's connect and chart your path to success!
Sahana can help with:
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Strategic Planning
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Executive Support
Sahana also coaches for MBA, Business Strategy & Operations, Private Equity, College, and Management Consulting. View all.
Work Experience
VP of Strategy
New Harbor Capital
October 2024 - Present
VP of Strategy at FoodPharma, a New Harbor Capital portfolio company
Operating Executive
Shore Capital Partners
July 2022 - October 2024
Hiring Manager
The Shore Capital CXO Program places motivated leaders into Chief of Staff / CxO positions at Shore portfolio companies to support the CEO with growth initiatives and advance into C- level executives
MBA Candidate
Kellogg School of Management
August 2020 - July 2022
- Concentrations: Finance & Management Science - Selected: Kellogg Scholarship – partial tuition awarded to incoming full-time students based on overall achievements, demonstrated leadership, and academic abilities; Venture Lab - Venture Capital investment intern at Muse Capital - Leadership: Women’s Business Association – VP of Professional Development, Kellogg Spirits Society – VP of Professional Relations, Strategy & Business Development Club, GroupWerk (dance team) Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy and +4 skills
Manager, Strategy & Analytics
Hickory Farms
June 2017 - August 2020
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Go-to-Market Strategy · Financial Analysis · Corporate Branding · Marketing Strategy · Strategic Planning · Operations Management · Budgeting · Sales Management · Financial Reporting · Qualitative Research · Revenue Management · Brand Strategy · Quantitative Research · Qualitative Market Research · Focus Groups · Research and Development (R&D) · Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Consultant
Deloitte Consulting
June 2015 - August 2017
I focused my efforts on strategy and business model transformation projects within the retail and consumer products space, providing Deloitte's clients with innovative strategies and solutions to their complex business problems. I also maintained leadership roles in the consumer products and national business analyst communities, as well as the Indiana University recruiting team out of the Chicago office.
Education
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Strategy, Finance, Strategy
2020 - 2022
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: VP of Professional Development for Women's Business Association; Venture Capital Lab; Groupwerk (dance team), Kellogg Scholarship
Kelley School of Business (Indiana)
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing, International Business, Psychology, Marketing, International Business, Psychology
2011 - 2015
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Business Honors Program, Kelley Student Government, Hutton Honors Council Association, Consulting Workshop, 180 Degrees Consulting, Global Sales Leadership Society, Kelley Alumni Student Engagement, Scholarship Advisory Committee, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Sahana was also personally admitted to
Columbia Business School