Manish Pahuja

Manish Pahuja is a seasoned strategist with a strong leadership background and extensive experience in Digital Technology, Knowledge Platforms, Content Management, and IT Infrastructure & Services Ownership.

With over 10 years of experience in leadership and senior management roles within the Global Professional Knowledge, Academics & Education domains, particularly in the Publishing Industry, Manish has demonstrated expertise in leading teams of technologists, technical architects, content strategists, and more to develop innovative solutions and compelling products.

His track record includes successful technology leadership in delivering high-impact business products/solutions within the Global Professional Knowledge and Education domains, showcasing proficiency in end-to-end project management, team leadership, technical architecture, and operational transformation execution.

Manish excels in defining key performance indicators, driving workflow optimization, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic resource allocation and outsourcing decisions.

As a skilled change manager, he has led teams through digital transformations, driving profitability and efficiency by simplifying processes and leveraging technology effectively.

An analytically adept professional, Manish is proficient in identifying complex business issues and implementing effective resolutions through business intelligence and competitive analysis.

He is an effective communicator and collaborator, known for his relationship management skills and ability to lead diverse matrix teams of experts and specialists towards common goals.

Manish has also provided consultancy services to organizations like the National Book Trust (India) on Print & Digital Products as well as Content Management Committees, offering advisory services on achieving operational efficiency, process effectiveness, and cost reduction for businesses on a national and international level.

His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Humanities & Social Sciences from Delhi University, a PGDCA in Computer Applications from the University of Lucknow, and a HSC in Humanities & Social Sciences from Kulachi Hansraj School.

Throughout his career, Manish Pahuja has held key roles such as Head of Technology at Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, General Manager and Senior Production Manager at Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, Head - Sourcing & Manufacturing at Lexis Nexis India, Production Manager at Oxford University Press, and Project Coordinator at Norad.