- STAR Awards
- SPOT Awards
- Annual Awards
Growth Champion of the Year
Keyur Sheth
Vice President - Sales
Keyur’s achievements this year have been truly exceptional, and what distinguishes him most is his positive energy, humility, and collaborative spirit. Keyur approaches every challenge with enthusiasm and determination, earning the trust and respect of clients and colleagues alike. His professionalism, approachability, and solution-oriented mindset make him a top performer and a valued partner and teammate across the organization.
Keyur’s business impact this year has been outstanding. He delivered ~$700K in revenue, including the landmark $135K deal with Norsk Hydro, one of the most significant new wins of the year. He secured an impressive eight strategic new logos (4 GA & 4 PR), including Metso, Gate Group, Maag Gear, Phinia, IPCO, GD S.p.A., and RONDO, each representing strong multi-year revenue potential and deep market penetration for Aranca. Looking ahead, he has already built a robust pipeline of approximately $250K for FY25-26, ensuring sustained momentum into the next year.
One of Keyur’s most impactful contributions has been his ability to convert industry events into a structured and high-performing sales channel. Across five major events and four European business visits, he generated 200+ senior-level meetings, $100K+ in closures, and 3 new client acquisitions, creating a scalable and repeatable model for growth in European markets.
Beyond his individual success, Keyur played a pivotal role in strengthening Aranca’s inside sales engine—enhancing outreach quality, improving targeting, and increasing lead-to-meeting conversions. His efforts have built capabilities that will continue to benefit the organization well beyond this year.
Through relentless drive, strategic thinking, and record-setting performance, Keyur has consistently raised the bar and delivered results beyond expectations. He truly deserves this recognition, and we wish him even greater success in the years ahead.
Team of the Year – Organisation Initiatives (PMS Taskforce)
Mohak Marwah, Ekansh Khandewal
Organisation Initiatives (PMS Taskforce)
🏆 Wall of Fame Citation – PMS | Built by People
Every lasting transformation has champions behind it—and PMS is one such story.
What began as an idea to bring clarity to how we work became a reality because of the commitment and resilience of Mohak and Ekansh. They challenged a problem many had accepted as “the way things are” and chose to rethink it with ownership and intent.
The journey wasn’t easy. It required reworking processes, addressing skepticism, learning from false starts, and building alongside day-to-day delivery pressures. Through it all, their focus remained simple: to create something that genuinely helps teams do their best work.
Today, PMS is more than a platform. It reflects their leadership, craftsmanship, and belief that transparency and discipline can elevate performance across the firm. This recognition celebrates their contribution and its lasting impact.
Team of the Year – Corporate Finance Advisory
Ashish Rane, Ankita Poddar, Vedant Rathi, Raoul Dcosta, Tejal Thakker, Shashank Kanchan, Sahil Khushalani, Andrew Fernandes, Riya Sachdev, Shubham Bhave, Advay Tawde, Pranav Jain, Rahul Dhawan, Dhruv Chawla, Kaushal Jhunjhunwala, Pansy Dhingra, Harshi Kothari, Disha Jetwani, Aditya Khandelwal, Hanisha Thadani, Haneen Shahadat, Vedant Gawade, Garima Sharma, Parth Somani, Nishtha Chawla, Swapnil Pacharne, Pragati Bandi, Sharel Monis
Corporate Finance Advisory Team
This year’s Team of the Year — Corporate Finance Advisory — delivered a performance that speaks not in words but in numbers. They set new benchmarks for productivity with 28,000+ billable hours, 75% utilization, and revenue of over USD 80,000 per analyst.
Projected revenue grew from USD 1.05 million to over USD 1.8 million, a remarkable 72% year-on-year growth.
Their growth is resilient, with 40% new client business, strong repeat relationships, and multiple mandates won without formal RFPs. Their quality is unquestionable, with 100+ engagements, 49 client surveys, and zero detractors. Behind these numbers is a team built on learning, collaboration, and leadership, which is reflected in an engagement score of 91 and consistently high client advocacy. For this measured, sustained, and earned excellence, the Corporate Finance Advisory Team deserves to be recognized as the Team of the Year.
