Shiv Subramaniam

Shiv’s work is focused on two distinct but deeply interconnected streams - People and Process. His work with clients surfaces the intricate dependencies between the two, and converts them into action plans for change right at the leadership level. He operates on the premise that there are no poor performers, only poor processes - whether in their relevance, design, or implementation. Shiv's point of entry into this area of work has been through leading the transformation at India's largest apparel company into an omni-channel powerhouse. In 2020, he came on board as a Partner in Cosmos, leading customer-centricity and organisational transformation. In the path to transformation, Shiv has proven that organisations are best helped through Continuous Facilitation, rather than one-time intervention.

In the course of his tenure in Cosmos, Shiv has been increasingly drawn towards transformation opportunities in the social sector – that has in turn led to a deep understanding of the current realities in an ecosystem that encompasses both not-for profit and for-profit sectors. This 2-year pursuit has led to the creation of Lumity – a Cosmos Strategy vertical that is designed to create a fertile space for social sector organisations and for-profit corporates, to converge on common goals while retaining independent priorities. The foundations of Lumity have been strengthened by diverse outreaches and conversations with NGOs, Foundations, Corporate CSR, Crowd Funding Platforms, and retail donors – including one long term engagement with India’s largest NGO that has pioneered economic livelihood interventions.

Shiv is also an investor in three start-ups – one a deep-tech invention in the energy space, one engaged in carbon credits and biochar, and one a potential disruptor in online commerce. Over 30 years, Shiv's career has been built on a deep understanding of consumer behavior, marketing, communications, analytics, and e-commerce. He is also Co-founder and Advisor at WritersINK, dedicated to

enhancing writing skills in Creative Arts, Academia, and Business.