Manish Raniga

Managing Director, Varuna Group
Manish Raniga is a distinguished leader with a career marked by his adeptness in navigating and transforming companies during pivotal stages of their evolution. As Managing Director of Varuna Group, Manish is the architect behind the company’s strategic vision, driving its expansion on a global scale and spearheading the integration of cutting-edge technologies, including AI and data science, into its operations. Since joining Varuna Group in 2018, Manish has been instrumental in hyper-scaling the business and leading the Executive Leadership Team with a focus on innovation and sustainable growth. Manish’s extensive experience in strategy consulting and private equity has profoundly shaped his approach to leadership. His career was forged at premier global advisory firms, including PwC and McKinsey, where he mastered the art of strategic development and operational excellence. These formative experiences provided him with a robust foundation to assume critical roles in restructuring and rejuvenating organisations, where he steered strategic change as both a key operator and a visionary leader. His expertise extends beyond strategy and operations; as a private equity investor, Manish has worked closely with shareholders and financial institutions, driving value creation and ensuring the long-term success of the enterprises under his guidance. His ability to lead diverse, global teams across a broad spectrum of industries and geographies has equipped him with a highly evolved skill set, stress-tested in the most challenging circumstances. Under Manish’s leadership, Varuna Group is positioned at the forefront of technological innovation. He is committed to embedding AI and data science into the company’s production processes and workflows, ensuring that Varuna Group not only competes but thrives in an increasingly dynamic global market. Manish’s journey has been one of continual metamorphosis—both professionally and personally. His leadership is characterised by a profound understanding of the financial, strategic, and operational forces that drive business success. He has not only transformed the organisations he has led but has also undergone a personal transformation, refining his capabilities to shape the future of Varuna Group with vision, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.