Purpose of this position / Position summary The Head – Strategy & Current Businesses will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s long-term direction, driving business transformation, and enabling scalable, data-driven growth. This leader will partner closely with the executive team to define strategic priorities, evaluate new growth opportunities, and institutionalize excellence in execution. The incumbent should be on a hands-on strategic leader who has successfully navigated the early scale build and scale up journey of building and scaling businesses, and who brings a deep, end-to-end understanding of how product, commercial, customer, operations, and financial levers come together to drive sustainable growth.

Define and drive long-term business strategy aligned with organizational goals and the growth vision. Shape long-term business direction and identify scalable growth opportunities. Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with clear financial, operational, and customer outcomes.

Market & Competitive Intelligence: Analyze trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscapes to inform business strategy. Use data to frame strategic questions, validate hypotheses, and guide decisions at leadership and board levels. Partner with business and functional heads to ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities.

New Growth Opportunities: Evaluate and model new business ventures,



partnerships, and expansion areas to diversify revenue streams. Drive the early-stage creation and scaled execution of new business lines—from concept, feasibility, piloting, GTM, customer validation, to operational rollout. Data-Driven Decision Support: Experienced in evaluating business models, investment opportunities, and partnerships with a structured, analytical approach.

Financial and Commercial Acumen: Build and own business cases, revenue models, P&L; projections, investment requirements, and risk assessments for new initiatives. Drive portfolio decisions—prioritization, resource allocation, and scenario planning.

Education requirements / Experience / Job Specifications o MBA or advanced degree in Business, Strategy, or related field from Premier B-School o 12-15 years of experience in strategy, business excellence, or transformation roles within high-growth or multinational organizations. o Proven track record of building or scaling businesses from 0–1—startup, new ventures, new markets, or large enterprise incubations. o Strong people leader with experience of mentorship and setting up high performing teams. o Strong exposure to P&L; thinking, operational models, product/market dynamics, and customer-centric business design. o Experience working with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

📌 Head of Business Strategy (Bengaluru)
🏢 Zeiss India
📍 Bengaluru