Karthikeyan (KS) Subramanian
Vice President
Consulting
As vice president of consulting at GEP, KS brings a blend of strategic vision and operational expertise to help industry-leading clients achieve their most ambitious goals. With more than 15 years of international experience in consulting, he has led large-scale procurement and digital transformation engagements across multiple industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, life sciences and technology.
Additionally, as head of the global delivery project management office, KS drives resource management, operational efficiency and capability development for GEP Services. Under his leadership, the office has significantly improved resource utilization, margins and forecast accuracy. A key people leader in India, KS has played an instrumental role in scaling GEP’s Bangalore and Coimbatore offices while mentoring emerging leaders and strengthening the firm’s Asia-Pacific presence.
KS collaborates with C-level executives and procurement leaders to align procurement and supply chain strategies with overarching business goals. Recognized for his impact in the field, he was named an “Under-40 Supply Chain Super Achiever” by Celerity, Supply Chain Tribe.
He holds a business management degree from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a bachelor’s degree in technology from the National Institute of Technology Trichy.