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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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