I lead finance transformation in high-pressure environments where execution cannot slip.
Hands-on leadership across controllership, transformation, and performance in complex, multi-entity environments.
Delivered $150M+ in realized savings across three continents,
rebuilding finance organizations for speed, control, and decision-grade performance.
Dhananjay "DJ" Phukan
Principal Advisor
US-trained CPA | CA | MBA-Michigan Ross
I operate where execution risk is high, timelines are compressed, and results cannot slip.
I operate at the intersection of controllership, finance transformation, and operational performance—typically in complex environments where expectations are high and execution risk is real.
Most engagements begin under pressure—delayed close cycles, audit timelines slipping, fragmented data, or limited visibility into cash and performance. I stabilize, rebuild, and scale finance and data environments to restore control and enable execution.
My experience spans fintech, consumer, manufacturing, oil & gas, and private equity-backed businesses. I work directly with CEOs, COOs, CFOs, boards, and investors to accelerate close and reporting cycles, improve working capital and cost structure, and build scalable finance capabilities as complexity increases. My results include 55% faster audit issuance, over $150M saved in various roles and C$1.2B ARO reduction. I am a US trained, licensed CPA gained at KPMG USA with an MBA from University of Michigan Ross Business School and a BA from Franklin & Marshall College. I also am a Canadian Chartered Accountant (BC).
Extended Leadership Network
Senior operators I bring in selectively to support complex transformation and execution.
Anthony Musci
Operations & Program Transformation
Early in his career, Anthony, led development of Ford’s Aston Martin V12 engine—from concept to launch in under two years and under $20M (a fraction of the cost and time cycle of comparable engine programs)—powering the DB7 and Vanquish and contributing to the brand’s revival.
Anthony executes complex programs with speed and cost discipline across engineering-driven environments. With 20+ years spanning automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, software, and industrial systems, he leads end-to-end program execution and operational turnarounds—delivering up to 50% faster cycle times and up to 60% cost reduction while scaling performance.
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
Lean & Data Driven Transformation
Lean and operations leader focused on process design, manufacturing, and quality systems—driving measurable operational and financial performance gains.
Neil is an ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with 20+ years of experience across design, manufacturing, and consulting. He has led lean and quality initiatives for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Siemens, Deloitte, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s, delivering sustained productivity improvements and operational discipline at scale.
He leads on-site continuous improvement programs across infrastructure, renewable energy, medical devices, manufacturing, financial services, and industrial platforms. Working through focused 5–8 person teams, his engagements deliver rapid, measurable process improvements that translate directly into cost savings, throughput gains, and improved operating performance.
Neil is a partner at ETA Consulting, where he teaches Lean certification programs at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Neil holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a B.Tech from the Birla Institute of Technology, India.