Draft:Abir Mozoomdar
Abir Mozoomdar is a distinguished Knowledge Sector professional, business strategist, author, and entrepreneur with a career built at the intersection of corporate strategy, innovation, and education. With more than 15 years of national and international experience in renowned multinational organizations, he transitioned into entrepreneurship to contribute meaningfully to India’s rapidly evolving knowledge economy. He is the Founder of The Idea Factory, a strategic advisory and training venture, and the Co-Founder of The Learning Hall, an education-focused initiative. His work emphasizes the belief that structured ideas, when applied effectively, have the power to transform organizations and individuals alike.
Abir’s multifaceted professional journey reflects his deep commitment to strategic thinking, leadership development, and knowledge-driven transformation. From corporate boardrooms to entrepreneurial platforms, his contributions highlight a rare blend of analytical expertise, creative problem-solving, and long-term visioning capabilities.
Corporate Journey & Professional Expertise
Abir began his academic path with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University, one of India’s most respected technical institutions. His interest in finance and business strategy led him to pursue a PGDBA and CFA from IBS Kolkata, creating a strong foundation that blended technical, financial, and managerial competencies.
Over the next 15+ years, he built a diverse corporate career across global organizations including Ernst & Young, Volvo India, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Teleservices. His assignments included domestic and international roles, with exposure to European business ecosystems, allowing him to develop a nuanced understanding of global business dynamics.
Throughout his tenure, Abir held several strategic and leadership-oriented positions:
- Consultant for business transformation and strategic projects
- Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, overseeing high-level decision-making
- Strategy & Business Planning Specialist contributing to strategy papers, business cases, valuations, strategic alliances, and Balanced Scorecard implementation
- Head of Business Finance – West Region at Tata Teleservices, leading financial strategy and regional performance initiatives
These roles provided him with a comprehensive understanding of organizational functioning—from leadership and financial structures to long-term planning and operational execution.
The Idea Factory – Vision, Mission & Impact
After an accomplished corporate career, Abir founded The Idea Factory, recognizing India’s shift toward a knowledge-driven economy. His vision was to create a platform that offered structured thinking, innovation support, and strategic clarity not only to large corporations but also to SMEs and emerging businesses.
The Idea Factory operates as a hybrid strategic consulting and training venture, offering:
- **Strategic Advisory** – business model restructuring, long-term planning, strategic alliances, Balanced Scorecard frameworks, and VMV development.
- **Training & MDPs** – leadership development, innovation workshops, ideation bootcamps, and financial modeling programs.
- **Business Research & Case Study Development** – industry analysis and strategic assessments supporting informed decision-making.
- **Innovation Facilitation** – structured brainstorming, creative problem-solving, and idea-to-action mapping methods.
The firm distinguishes itself through affordability, customized frameworks, holistic knowledge-based solutions, and founder-led expertise. Abir envisions expanding the venture into sector-driven consulting clusters, digital learning platforms, and global knowledge services.
The Learning Hall
Complementing his strategy-focused enterprise, Abir co-founded The Learning Hall, an education initiative aimed at strengthening conceptual learning, structured problem-solving, and tech-enabled instruction for school-level students. The venture reflects his belief in nurturing analytical thinking early in life.
Author & Thought Leadership
Abir is also the author of *Thought Leadership in India*, a book that explores India’s socio-economic environment and provides strategic recommendations for long-term nation building. He frequently writes on themes related to leadership, personal growth, strategy, and innovation, establishing himself as an emerging voice in India’s thought leadership ecosystem.