Umesh Golecha
Umesh Golecha is an Indian management consultant and business strategist with over 25 years of experience in advising and transforming small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), family-run businesses, and retail/manufacturing ventures across India. Known for combining operational expertise with people-centric strategies, Golecha has played a significant role in modernizing traditional businesses by integrating systems thinking, digital tools, and governance structures. His approach emphasizes building legacies, nurturing vision, and enabling sustainable, long-term growth.
Consulting & Beyond
Golecha serves as the Managing Partner of Consulting & Beyond (C&B), a consulting firm dedicated to supporting MSMEs, retailers, and family-run enterprises in areas like growth management, succession planning, digital transformation, and governance structuring.
Under his leadership, C&B has built a strong reputation across Tier-I to Tier-III cities in India. The firm’s expertise lies in transitioning businesses from instinct-driven decision-making to system-driven operations, using customized strategies that align with the organization’s culture, leadership style, and long-term aspirations.
C&B operates with three guiding philosophies:
- Surprise the client with value-added deliverables.
- Encourage continuous self-disruption through learning.
- Always choose the right path over the easy one.
Career Milestones & Achievements
Throughout his career, Golecha has delivered measurable results across India’s SME sector. Key achievements include:
- Transforming over ₹700 crore worth of inventory systems into ERP-led, structured solutions that enhanced visibility and decision-making.
- Improving client stock turnover ratios by up to 30% through supply chain optimization.
- Advising family businesses on succession planning, governance frameworks, and leadership role clarity for smooth generational transitions.
- Building C&B into a trusted brand by combining data analytics, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence.
His portfolio includes numerous success stories where previously unstructured businesses achieved significant growth after adopting his methodologies.
Philosophy and Approach
Golecha is distinguished by his “people-first, system-next” philosophy. He believes that “behind every balance sheet is a family, a dream, and a legacy.” This belief drives his hands-on consulting style, where he engages at every level—from coaching family leadership teams to mapping warehouse workflows for operational efficiency.
By simplifying complex business challenges into actionable frameworks, Golecha ensures that improvements are embedded into the organization’s culture rather than acting as temporary solutions.
Thought Leadership and Impact
In recent years, Golecha has addressed over 1,000 entrepreneurs annually, delivering insights on operational alignment, role clarity, and sustainable growth. His audience primarily includes family businesses navigating the delicate balance between preserving tradition and embracing modern practices.
As a keynote speaker, his ambition is to reach over 5,000 family-managed entrepreneurs each year, fostering a stronger consulting ecosystem for India’s business backbone.
Global Expansion and Future Vision
C&B, under Golecha’s leadership, is expanding into international markets to provide consulting and accounting services for:
- Indian diaspora businesses abroad.
- SMEs in global markets seeking structured governance and growth strategies.
This expansion aims to share India’s indigenous business wisdom with the world while integrating global best practices into Indian enterprises.
Memorable Quotes and Guiding Beliefs
Throughout his career, Golecha has adhered to principles combining strategic foresight with emotional intelligence:
- "Behind every business number is a family, a team, a vision."
- "If you want to build a great business, start with defining great roles."
- "Consulting is a partnership, not a prescription."
Contact
Entrepreneurs, retailers, and business owners seeking operational optimization, leadership restructuring, or digital transformation can connect with Umesh Golecha via candbindia.com. "If you’re facing business challenges that need clarity, structure, or succession planning, reach out. Let’s build not just businesses, but legacies."
See Also
- MSME Development in India
- Family-Managed Businesses – Governance and Succession
- Retail Transformation in Tier-II/III Cities