Transform Finance: Accelerate Results.
Founded 2013, Kria Advisors delivers hands-on transformation, performance improvement and interim leadership.
Client focus is on companies in transition, high growth, or turnaround.
Kria Advisors drive measurable impact with cross-functional improvements.
Results: $150M+ in savings across three continents
Finance organizations rebuilt for speed and value creation.
Dhananjay "DJ" Phukan
Principal Advisor
C-Suite & Finance Transformation
DJ Phukan is a senior finance executive with 20+ years across FinTech, Manufacturing, Energy, and Leasing. He holds a US CPA, Canada CA (CPA) and MBA from University of Michigan Ross Business School.
DJ’s global work experience spans the United States, UK, Europe, and Asia. He has a track record of enabling the growth of small businesses into mid-sized firms and transforming the performance of global companies in Fintech, Manufacturing, Consumer Finance, Oil & Gas, Tech.
DJ has managed P&Ls for fast growing companies ranging from $20 Million to $2.5 Billion with global operations and multiple plants.
DJ's forte is finance transformation, cross functional improvement via ERP AI Analytics for freeing working capital, drive Tax Savings, Financial Transparency, Operations Cost reduction & Upskilling teams. His engagements routinely deliver measurable results of faster close cycles up to 50%.
Anthony Musci
Executive Advisor
Operations Expert & Program Transformation
Anthony is a world renowned program manager and operations consultant. He brings 20+ years of global experience in advanced engineering, operations, program management and turnaround execution.
Anthony's expertise includes complete program management, turnarounds for Jet & automotive Engine Development, Electricity Generator for Renewables and complex Industrial applications with 50% faster cycle time and for up to 60% lower costs.
Early in Anthony's Ford career, he co-led development of the iconic Aston Martin V12 engine powering Aston Martin's return to racing and winning Le Mans championships, successful launch of the DB7 V12 Vanquish. The V12 engine became the foundation engine for Ford's Premier Auto Group brands including Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo & Lincoln.
Anthony's later work spans automotive, aerospace, software, alternative energy, and consumer electronics, guiding Fortune 500 and private-equity-backed firms through growth, product , program management, restructuring, and due-diligence initiatives.
Anthony holds a B.S. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business.
Neil Deshpande
Executive Advisor
Lean & Data-Driven Transformation
Neil is an ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with 20+ years experience in design, manufacturing and consulting. He led lean and quality programs for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Siemens, Deloitte, Coca-Cola and McDonald's, delivering sustainable productivity and culture change.
Neil is a partner at eta Consulting, where he teaches Lean Certification courses at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Neil leads on-site continuous-improvement initiatives for public and private clients across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. His engagements span infrastructure, renewable energy, medical devices, manufacturing, and financial services, delivering measurable operational gains and sustainable performance.
Neil leads on-site Lean implementations through focused 5–8-person teams, delivering rapid, measurable, process gains with lasting operations culture change
Neil holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University and a B. Tech from the Birla Institute of Technology, India.