Rahul Potdar

I am a seasoned senior executive and an IICA-Certified Independent Director, with over 19 years of cross-functional leadership experience. My career is dedicated to steering organizations toward sustainable growth, fortified by robust corporate governance and strategic oversight.

I am actively seeking board and C-suite roles—specifically as an Independent Director, Non-Executive Director, CEO, or COO—where I can contribute to long-term value creation and ethical leadership.

My core value proposition to a board or executive team includes:

• Strategic Governance & Oversight: Expertise in board governance, compliance frameworks, and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring accountability and transparency.
• ESG & Sustainability Leadership: Proficient in developing ESG strategy, sustainability reporting (GHG accounting), and integrating global standards into core business practices.
• CEO-Level Strategic Execution: A proven track record of translating vision into actionable plans, scaling operations, optimizing P&L, and driving performance in competitive markets like e-commerce, IT, and consulting.
• Risk & Human Capital Management: Deep expertise in enterprise risk management, cybersecurity oversight, talent strategy, and succession planning to build resilient organizations.

Currently, I serve on the board of Coolkart Ecommerce Pvt Ltd, providing strategic direction and governance oversight. As the Founder of RP Consulting, I have firsthand experience in building scalable organizations from the ground up.

I am committed to dedicating my expertise to board committees—including Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, Risk Management, and ESG—and to mentoring senior leadership.

Credentials: Certified Independent Director (IICA) | Executive Program in ESG (IIM Kashipur) | Senior Management Program (IIM Raipur) | Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC²)

Let's connect to discuss how I can contribute to your board or organization's strategic journey.

A results-driven senior executive with over 19 years of cross-functional leadership experience, successfully transitioning into a certified Independent Director. My career is characterized by a consistent track record of strategic oversight, operational transformation, and governance excellence. I have provided strategic direction and governance as a Director for Coolkart Ecommerce, steering business growth in a competitive landscape. As Founder & Executive Director of RP Consulting, I demonstrated end-to-end leadership by scaling a diversified IT and consulting firm from inception. My extensive senior HR leadership roles at companies like Now Realty, Cyberium Infotech, and Vodafone have equipped me with deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational design, and large-scale workforce transformation, which are critical for board-level human capital and succession planning. This blend of P&L ownership, entrepreneurial initiative, and deep operational HR expertise provides a unique lens for driving sustainable growth and robust governance.

My educational foundation is built on a Master in Personnel Management (MPM) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Pune. I am continuously enhancing my board-specific competencies through prestigious executive programs, including a Senior Management Program from IIM Raipur (Pursuing) and an Executive Program in ESG Strategy & Leadership from IIM Kashipur. My formal governance credentials are anchored by a Certified Independent Director certification from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), complemented by specialized certifications in Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity (ISC²), and Finance from NSE Academy. This targeted portfolio of education demonstrates a committed investment in the core pillars of modern directorship: strategic leadership, ESG, risk management, and financial oversight.