Driven by a vision to build connected ecosystems and break silos, Soumya has played a key role in shaping a more integrated, insight-led approach at Grant Thornton Bharat. Here, she shares her journey and what it takes to lead with clarity, courage and conviction.
If I had to describe #GTBharat in one word, it would be constellation. A network of people, ideas, and possibilities — all connected by purpose.
That idea of a constellation has shaped how I think about the Firm and the role we play. It’s about connections between people, ideas and opportunities — all coming together with a shared purpose.
When I first spoke to the leadership at Grant Thornton Bharat, I sensed that the Firm was ready for a bold shift, one that called for a more integrated and ecosystem-based approach.
I have always believed in breaking silos and bringing people together to tell a unified story. That is how the Market Ecosystems function came to life, with a vision to shape a more connected and insight led #GTBharat.
One of our key milestones was building Linkreta, a platform designed to make client conversations more real time, personalised and data driven.
We wanted our people to walk into meetings not just informed, but ready to add value. It was a step towards becoming a truly client first Firm, one that is agile, relevant and deeply invested in solving real problems.
Over time, our team evolved from a small, multitasking group to a structured and cross functional engine.
Today, we are aligned with sectors, embedded in strategic pursuits and closely connected to the Firm’s growth agenda. We have moved from reactive support to proactive market shaping, and that shift has made all the difference.
But vision alone is not enough. It takes more than ideas, it takes action.
You need to roll up your sleeves, get into the details and build credibility. It starts with listening, understanding the DNA of the organisation and using data and insights to drive meaningful change. And most importantly, it is about building a constellation around you, people who help you grow, challenge your thinking and push you forward.
I have always encouraged collaboration across functions, tiers and locations. What one team builds, another amplifies, and other helps win in the market. That is how we lead, by lifting each other.
90 years is a powerful milestone. It captures the insight we have gained and the relationships we have nurtured over time.
‘90 years in Bharat and beyond’ says it all, we have done a lot, but there is so much more to do.
And I am proud to be part of shaping what comes next.
Here is to the leaders who do not just see the future, they build it.
