Anshuman Yadav, MBA, is an emerging professional in the finance and technology industry
Mr. Yadav’s thought leadership is evident through his publications, including “Why Vertical Expertise Can Be A Career Trap And How To Escape It?” featured in Forbes.
CHICAGO, IL, July 11, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Anshuman Yadav, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Yadav has established himself as a distinguished figure in the realm of strategic finance and mergers and acquisitions. As a former director of strategic finance at a public SaaS company, he was instrumental in leading initiatives focused on long-term financial planning, operational efficiency and growth readiness. His expertise in managing mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation and market expansion supported financial transformation efforts and executive decision-making. Additionally, he oversaw liquidity management and contributed to capital planning and financial analysis to inform capital strategy and strengthen internal processes. Mr. Yadav is currently exploring opportunities at the intersection of finance and technology, with a focus on building next-generation tools to improve decision-making and operational agility for high-growth companies.
Before his current role, Mr. Yadav served as director of strategy and operations from 2022 to 2024. During this period, he led high-impact business operations initiatives, including monetization strategies to drive new revenue, pricing transformation, and cross-functional alignment across product, sales, and finance. His work helped accelerate strategic decision-making and improve execution across the organization.
Before joining the public SaaS company, he co-founded Altido Marketing Lab, a strategy and analytics firm focused on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across India. As partner and fractional chief financial officer from 2018 to 2020, he led initiatives that helped SMEs expand into new markets, secure early-stage investment, and unlock revenue growth through data-driven strategies and operational transformation.
Mr. Yadav’s career in finance began at Standard Chartered Bank in 2016 as an associate director, where he honed his skills in banking and financial services. Before assuming this role, he held positions at Karvy Financial Services Limited, serving as head of marketing, strategy, and operations from 2015 to 2016, and as a marketing manager from 2014 to 2015. His early career also included a role as associate general manager at Lodha Group from 2012 to 2013, as well as a summer internship at Reckitt Benckiser in 2011.
Mr. Yadav’s academic achievements have significantly contributed to his professional success. He earned an MBA in finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2021, where he was recognized on the Dean’s List. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in management with a focus on marketing and strategy from IIM Lucknow and was an international exchange student at TBS Education. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Technology in civil engineering from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which he earned in 2009.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Yadav is actively involved in various industry-related organizations, including the CFO Leadership Council, Forbes Finance Council, and Association for Financial Professionals. He is also committed to civic engagement through roles such as volunteer organizer for Art of Living and as an educator supporting underprivileged children from emerging economies. As a mentor to early-career finance professionals, he shares his insights through his Substack channel “Finance Frontiers.”
Mr. Yadav’s thought leadership is evident through his publications, including “Why Vertical Expertise Can Be A Career Trap And How To Escape It?” featured in Forbes and “Mapping Monetizable Whitespace: A Framework for SaaS Product Expansion” on SSRN, and a recent article in the AI Journal exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and strategic finance. His SSRN white paper was ranked among the top downloaded papers on two SSRN eJournals, reflecting its relevance and impact in the SaaS and finance communities His contributions have been recognized with awards, including induction into the Forbes Finance Council as well as being featured in All Tech Magazine for his pioneering work at the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence.
In his personal life, Mr. Yadav enjoys reading business biographies, building tools on different platforms, and watching movies. Mr. Yadav is currently focused on exploring how emerging technologies—particularly AI—can be applied to modernize financial strategy, improve capital efficiency, and democratize access to advanced decision-making tools for high-growth companies. His goal is to bridge the gap between enterprise-grade finance practices and the needs of earlier-stage businesses.
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