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Tara Mishra

Tara Mishra

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Operations Expert · Operations

Chennai, IN 31+ years 5 rating Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi
AI Trust Score
92
Based on experience, awards, verified skills & endorsements
AI Match
80%
Projects Delivered
35+
Client Rating
5 / 5
Industries Served
5
Repeat Engagements
85%

About

Tara Mishra is a seasoned Operations Expert with 31+ years across HDFC, Infosys, Aditya Birla Group. Operations Expert with proven track record across operations transformations for MSMEs and enterprises across India and APAC. Known for execution rigor, mentorship and a measurable track record of business impact.

Professional Experience

Practice Head

2013 – Present · 11 yrs

HDFC

  • Led operations transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹178Cr with 23+ direct reports
  • Delivered 10% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Regional Head

2001 – 2013 · 12 yrs

Infosys

  • Led operations transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹326Cr with 30+ direct reports
  • Delivered 17% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Senior Vice President

1993 – 2001 · 8 yrs

Aditya Birla Group

  • Led operations transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹80Cr with 67+ direct reports
  • Delivered 25% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Awards & Recognition

Excellence in Leadership
HDFC · 2013

Recognised for exceptional contribution to operations strategy and execution.

Top Performer
Infosys · 2020

Recognised for exceptional contribution to operations strategy and execution.

Innovation Award
Aditya Birla Group · 2018

Recognised for exceptional contribution to operations strategy and execution.

CEO's Award
HDFC · 2023

Recognised for exceptional contribution to operations strategy and execution.

Key Achievements & Impact

Cost Optimisation Programme
Reduced operating cost
₹72Cr annual savings
Digital Transformation
Increased productivity
40% throughput uplift
Team Scaling
Built high-performance team
58+ professionals hired
Market Expansion
Entered new geographies
8 new markets opened

Major Projects & Outcomes

ERP Rollout
HDFC · 2024
39% improvement in margin
Supply Chain Redesign
Infosys · 2023
16% improvement in lead time
Working Capital Optimisation
Aditya Birla Group · 2022
11% improvement in cash cycle
Plant Modernisation
HDFC · 2021
42% improvement in compliance
Export Compliance Programme
Infosys · 2020
43% improvement in retention

Peer & Company Endorsements

Arvind Kumar
Arvind Kumar CEO, HDFC

"Tara brings unmatched depth in operations. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Sneha Iyer
Sneha Iyer Founder, Infosys

"Tara brings unmatched depth in operations. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Imran Qureshi
Imran Qureshi Managing Director, Aditya Birla Group

"Tara brings unmatched depth in operations. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Skills & Expertise

Leadership81%
Strategy98%
Operations88%
Finance76%
Communication95%

Certifications

  • Six Sigma Black BeltASQ · 2018
  • PMPPMI · 2012
  • Certified Operations ProfessionalIIM Executive Education · 2020

Publications & Patents

  • "Operations Playbook for Indian MSMEs" — HBR India, 2022
  • "Leadership in Transition" — Economic Times, 2019
  • No patents listed.

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