About Rajendra (Raj) Aphale
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Empowering Businesses Through Strategy, Excellence, and Leadership
Rajendra (Raj) Aphale is a globally recognized business consultant, trainer, and interim leader with over four decades of experience across industries and geographies. With deep expertise in strategy, operations, finance, HR, legal, and insolvency, Raj has helped organizations turn challenges into lasting growth and success.
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He is a graduate of IIT Bombay (B.Tech – Metallurgical Engineering), holds a Master’s in Management Studies (Strategy & Operations) from Mumbai University, a Law Graduate , and is a qualified Cost and Management Accountant (ACMA). Raj is also a registered Insolvency Professional with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
Consulting That Delivers Real Results
With a consulting footprint in over 18 countries, including India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, Raj delivers clear, practical, and high-impact business solutions focused on long-term competitiveness.
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Trusted by Leading Organizations
Raj has consulted fand trained or respected Indian and international clients such as:​
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Larsen & Toubro group
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Mahindra Group
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Tata Motors
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Saint Gobain
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Detroit Diesel US
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VM Motori Italy
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Inaltus.com UK
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Preview Services UK
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Kautex Germany
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New Venture Gear US
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Victaulic (USA)
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Heiniburg (Thailand)
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CAS (Indonesia)
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Global Autotech, and many others.
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He works closely with CXOs, founders, and leadership teams to design customized strategies and create measurable business value.
Consulting Focus Areas
🔹Strategic Planning & Execution
Helping businesses build long-term strategies, evaluate markets, establish JVs, and align operations with business goals.
🔹 Operational Transformation
Improving productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing processes using Lean, Kaizen, TPM, and BPR tools.
🔹 Financial & Cost Management
Designing effective cost structures, budgets, and financial control systems that ensure transparency and profitability.
🔹 Organizational Change & Turnaround
Driving turnaround through structured programs and stepping into interim CXO roles like CEO, COO, CFO, or CHRO when needed.
🔹 HR Systems & Policy Consulting
Building HR frameworks, performance systems, compensation models, and policies aligned with business strategies.
🔹 Insolvency, Resolution & Turnaround
As a certified Insolvency Professional, Raj works on corporate insolvency (CIRP), liquidation, and personal guarantor cases. He provides strategic advice, compliance guidance, and support for creditors and debtors as per the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Global Reach. Practical Expertise. Empowering Solutions.
Raj’s consulting approach is holistic, practical, and hands-on. His insights are shaped by real-world experience, not just theory. He believes in empowering clients to be self-reliant, resilient, and future-ready.
“Every organization is different, and so are its challenges. My goal is to provide real, workable solutions that create lasting impact.”
Training & Leadership Development
In addition to consulting, Raj is a respected corporate trainer. He has conducted impactful training for organizations like Orix, WIPRO, TCS, Siemens, Tata Group, L&T, Yamazaki, and Nexteer, covering topics such as:
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Strategy
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Financial Acumen
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Operational Excellence
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Business Analytics
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Human Resources
Interim Leadership Services
Raj also offers Interim CXO Services – stepping into short-term leadership roles to guide companies through change, turnaround, or growth phases as CEO, COO, CFO, or CHRO.
Teaching and writing
Raj teaches various subjects in leading management school in Mumbai. Raj Also writes in industry journals about management topics.