Mr. Kalbag works closely with corporate leadership teams and boards of directors to help companies effectively manage costs and grow their topline. Notable assignments include: an end-to-end transformation and merchandising strategy for a value retailer, resulting in double digit cost efficiencies and sales growth by 4 – 6 percent; a consumer led growth strategy for a leading convenience store chain, leading to a gain in COGS efficiency, optimization in indirect costs and investment in digital growth; an 18-month transformation program for a leading furniture manufacturer and its retail division, driving significant trajectory change in topline growth, pricing optimization and execution of cost initiatives; growth strategy for a leading U.S. fashion company, leading to a successful board mandate, investor presentation and consistent TSR results.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Kalbag was a Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, a partner at A.T. Kearney (New York, Singapore and Mumbai) and an SVP at Levitz Home Furnishings.

Mr. Kalbag earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Temple University and an executive MBA (Essentials) from the University of Michigan.