Global management consultancy Kearney has announced significant leadership appointments across the Asia Pacific region, aiming to bolster its strategic operations and digital capabilities. The appointments, effective from 2025, are part of Kearney’s ongoing leadership rotation strategy, designed to foster a purpose-driven culture and empower its diverse talent pool.
In Singapore, Hemanth Peyyeti has been named Co-Lead of the Operations and Performance practice in APAC. With a robust background in consumer goods, Hemanth is set to drive sustainable client impact. Joining him as Co-Lead is Nori Hamaguchi from Tokyo, who brings expertise in operational and digital transformations, particularly in the consumer goods and retail sectors.
Anshuman Sengar, based in Sydney, has been appointed as the Global Lead of Data & Artificial Intelligence, whilst continuing his role as APAC Lead for Digital & Analytics. His dual role will focus on enhancing the firm’s data-driven solutions to boost client competitiveness.
In Kuala Lumpur, Keat Yap will lead Kearney’s Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab), which aims to accelerate growth through product and service innovation.
Shigeru Sekinada, Region Chair of Asia Pacific, commented on the appointments: “Leadership rotations are key to growing a stronger, more connected firm. They bring fresh perspectives, build diverse leadership, and help us shape the next generation of leaders.”
These strategic appointments are expected to deepen Kearney’s capabilities in AI, emerging technologies, and product innovation, positioning the firm to deliver meaningful impact for clients across the region.
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