Board Skills Matrix
Comprehensive skill assessment across strategic, operational, financial, and governance dimensions essential for effective board service. Self-assessed proficiency levels based on 30+ years of executive leadership experience.
Exceptional
Assessment Summary
Exceptional board readiness with deep expertise across strategic, operational, financial, and governance dimensions. 30+ years of C-suite experience, proven track record of driving digital transformation at scale, and strong financial acumen make Chinar an ideal INED candidate for technology-intensive, global organizations.
Strategic Competencies
Long-term vision, strategy formulation, and competitive positioning
Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
30+ years leading enterprise-wide digital transformations across 14 countries
Innovation & R&D Management
Designed 15 products, established Innovation & Incubation Cells, drove robotics adoption
M&A Technology Due Diligence
Evaluated technology stacks and integration strategies for acquisitions
Corporate Strategy & Business Planning
Member of executive boards driving multi-billion dollar business strategies
Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis
Analyzed technology trends to inform strategic positioning
Operational Competencies
Day-to-day business management and process excellence
Global Operations Management
Led 2,500+ professionals across 14 countries, managed 60M sq ft warehouses
Supply Chain & Logistics
CTO of global logistics managing 300+ brands, 18 warehouses, 198 destinations
Change Management at Scale
Led enterprise transformations affecting 10,000+ users across 120 countries
Process Optimization & Automation
Implemented robotics (Autostore, Geek+), built Warehouse Control Systems
Vendor & Partner Ecosystem Management
Established strategic partnerships with Oracle, Infor, SAP, Microsoft
Project & Program Management
Led INR 3B technology portfolio, implemented 6 world-class ERPs
Financial Competencies
Financial acumen and resource stewardship
Technology Budget Management
Managed budgets up to INR 3 Billion with consistent ROI delivery
ROI Analysis & Business Case Development
Built business cases for major technology investments, tracked performance
CapEx/OpEx Planning & Optimization
Balanced capital and operational expenses for optimal TCO
Financial Reporting & Analytics
Implemented Data Warehouses, real-time dashboards for executive boards
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Evaluated technology options for cost-effectiveness and strategic value
Governance & Risk Competencies
Oversight, compliance, and risk management
Corporate Governance & Board Processes
Executive board member experience, familiar with fiduciary responsibilities
Risk Management & Cybersecurity
Implemented security systems, managed enterprise risk across global operations
Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, SOC2, ISO)
Ensured compliance across international operations
Data Privacy & Protection
Managed data governance for 300M+ customers, global e-commerce
Audit & Controls
Implemented internal controls, supported audit processes
Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
Champion of diversity, equity, inclusion; sustainable technology practices
People & Culture Competencies
Talent management and organizational development
Executive Leadership
C-suite executive across 6 organizations, led teams of 2,500+
Talent Acquisition & Development
Built global delivery centers, managed complex hiring across 52 vendors
Succession Planning
Developed leadership pipelines, mentored future executives
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Led diverse teams across cultures, geographies, languages
Organizational Change Management
Drove cultural transformations alongside technology implementations
Board-Level Communication
Presented to boards, keynote speaker at industry conferences
Industry Expertise
Deep domain knowledge across sectors
E-commerce & Retail Technology
12 years as Group CIO of India's largest retailer, THG e-commerce
Supply Chain & Logistics
CTO of 3PL, managed 60M sq ft, global fulfillment operations
FMCG & Consumer Goods
7 years at Hindustan Unilever, global ERP implementations
Education Technology
Group CTO transforming education conglomerate, eLMS deployment
Healthcare & Biometrics
Built products in healthcare vertical
Financial Services & Fintech
Experience with payment systems, financial tech platforms
Key Strengths
- Technology strategy and digital transformation leadership
- Global operations management at massive scale
- Financial stewardship of multi-billion dollar budgets
- Change management and cultural transformation
- Cross-industry and cross-geography experience
Continuous Development
- Formal board certification programs (IDP, INSEAD)
- Additional M&A transaction experience
- Deepen financial services/fintech expertise
Ideal Board Roles
Technology Committee Chair
Audit Committee Member
Risk Committee Member
Innovation & Digital Transformation Advisor
Independent Non-Executive Director