Bain & Company has named Shyam Unnikrishnan as managing partner for its India business, effective April 1, 2025. In this role, Unnikrishnan will oversee the country’s growth, strategy, people, and operations.
With nearly two decades of global consulting experience, Unnikrishnan has worked across Bain’s Sydney, Atlanta, and New Delhi offices and is currently based in Bengaluru. His extensive cross-market expertise comes from advising clients across multiple regions.
Unnikrishnan succeeds Parijat Ghosh, who will transition to lead Bain’s Healthcare & Life Sciences practice in the APAC region on the same date.
Vikram Kapur, head of Bain’s global Healthcare & Life Sciences practice, praised Ghosh’s contributions: “Parijat has been instrumental in shaping Bain’s success in India—driving growth, building a high-performing team, and expanding our impact across industries, particularly in Healthcare and Life Sciences where he has led some of our leading regional and global client results stories.”
Kapur added that Ghosh’s “leadership, deep expertise, and strategic vision make him the perfect choice to lead our fastest growing practice in APAC, at a crucial stage for the sector,” expressing confidence that “Parijat’s leadership will empower our teams and clients to navigate this shift and unlock new opportunities.”
The leadership changes reflect Bain’s continued investment in the Indian market while strengthening its industry expertise across the Asia-Pacific region.
