Nareen Sidhu
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Chief Operating Officer
United Kingdom
Résumé
Jobs
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Chief Operating OfficerArtemis ConnectionMar 2025 - Current (1 year 7 months)I lead operations & talent management to scale this fast-growing boutique consulting firm. My role focuses on building efficient processes and systems that deliver the best client & team experience. I also partner closely with the CEO on firm growth, talent, and strategic partnerships.- ManagerBain CompanyAug 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 8 months)
- StrategistArtemis ConnectionJun 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)Led intrapreneurial consulting projects for healthcare and government clients, on growth strategy and innovation; Designed Artemis' Learning & Development program.
- FounderInspireleMay 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 10 months)Launched a coaching platform, with mentor-matching, knowledge sharing, and workshops for early stage female founders. Hosted a Podcast featuring stories and tips from successful female founders across the globe. Debuted an online course on entrepreneurship, and spoke at Innovation Hubs of UK-based universities (UCL, Northeastern University) on paths to entrepreneurship.
- ConsultantBAINJul 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 2 months)
- Startup and SME ConsultantEthiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency ATAJan 2020 - Jun 2020 (6 months)Worked with the Ethiopian Agribusiness Accelerator Platform (EAAP), to support the growth of small honey & wax enterprises through business consulting, strategy workshops, and connection to mentors
- Senior Associate ConsultantBAINJul 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year)
- Associate ConsultantBAINSep 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 10 months)
- ConsultantDegrees ConsultingSep 2016 - Mar 2017 (7 months)Provided business advisory to Able Child Africa, a non-profit organisation based in London to improve their unrestricted funding strategy
- Deals Advisory - Corporate Finance Summer AnalystPwCJul 2016 - Sep 2016 (3 months)
- Author and Sector SpecialistThe Market MogulDec 2014 - Jun 2017 (2 years 7 months)
Education
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- Master of Business Administration - MBAHarvard Business SchoolJan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years 1 month)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc, EconomicsUCLJan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years 1 month)
- Cambridge A Level, Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, AccountingTaylors CollegeJan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Projects (professional or personal)
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- EExplore Econ Research Paper 2016 (Realising the Microfinance Dream: How can microfinance really help the poor?)Mar 2016 - Current (10 years 7 months)Presented my research paper on microfinance during the Explore Econ conference held by UCL's Department of Economics, attended by esteemed judges from HSBC, Bank of England, DfiD and UCL - was awarded the 2nd runner up for the best presentation of the day
- IIndustry Insights 2015Jul 2015 - Current (11 years 3 months)Designed a case study for Maybank to be presented during the event. I was also the emcee of the event, which turned out to be a huge success among participants and participating companies.
Awards
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- IMalaysian Public Service Department (JPA) ScholarshipIssued by Malaysian Public Service DepartmentA full scholarship awarded based on academic excellence to pursue my Economics degree in University College London
- IElleanora Allen PrizeIssued by UCLAn award given to a selected undergraduate of the BSc Economics course at UCL, for academic excellence in the final year examination
Publications
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- TBrazil: Ready for the Rio Olympics?The Market Mogul JunA piece on the current economic status and preparations of Brazil as the host of the upcoming Olympics
- TGreece debt crisis: Is the worst over?The Market Mogul JulAn article on the current situation of the Greece debt crisis and how the outcome is likely to be.
- LBanking: The Age of DigitalLinkedIn JanAn article on how digitization is impacting banking, one of the most traditional industries
- TThe Faltering Asian Economic MiracleThe Market Mogul JunAn article focusing on the faltering Asian economic miracle and how national and regional leaders can revive the miracle
- LThe Great Energy TransitionLinkedIn FebA peek into the rise of renewable energy, as the world moves towards a "greener"​ and more sustainable future
- TThe Poverty Problem of 'Roaring' EconomiesThe Market Mogul MayAn article on the poverty issues faced by emerging Asian economies and an overview of steps that should be taken to address such problems.
- TWhy Southeast Asia is the New Tech Startups HubThe Market Mogul NovAn article on the potential of Southeast Asia as the host country of tech startups and future unicorns
- T2016's First Pharma Mega-deal: Shire-BaxaltaThe Market Mogul JanAn article on the upcoming takeover of Baxalta by its rival firm, Shire
- TMyanmar's Economic LiberalisationThe Market Mogul JulAn article on the current economic status of Myanmar and how future hurdles can be dealt with efficiently and in a justified manner
- THealth Food: Redefining an IndustryThe Market Mogul FebAn article on the popularity of health food among consumers, and how this is affecting the food and beverage industry
- TChina's Devaluation DecodedThe Market Mogul AugAn article on the devaluation of the renminbi and its effects, regionally and globally
- TMobile Gaming: On a RollThe Market Mogul SepAn article on the booming mobile gaming industry, inspired by the success of Pokemon Go
- TWhy Businesses Need to Get Ready for 3D PrintingThe Market Mogul JanAn article on the rise of 3D printing and how businesses should prepare for it
- LRed Bull: The tale of a soaring brandLinkedIn JanAn article on the brand building journey of Red Bull, and their prospects in an increasingly competitive industry
- TNigeria's Economic PotentialThe Market Mogul AprAn article on the economic potential of Nigeria and how its newly elected government can tap into specific sectors to prosper the economy.
- TThe Economic Hurdles of South KoreaThe Market Mogul JunAn article on the current economic challenges faced by South Korea and how policy making can be used effectively to address this issue.
- TAn acquisition to remember: Nokia & Alcatel-LucentThe Market Mogul DecAn article on the proposed takeover of Alcatel-Lucent by Nokia to form a combined company.
- TMicrofinance in Africa: Effective enough?The Market Mogul OctAn article discussing the effectiveness of microfinance in Africa and how it can be improved to benefit the locals and the economy.
- TChina's M&A SpreeThe Market Mogul FebAn article on the M&A boom in China that explores the reasons behind it and discusses its sustainability given current economic conditions.
- TMalaysia - The Unfolding of the Consumption TaxThe Market Mogul AprThis article touches on the newly implemented consumption tax (GST) in Malaysia & how its unfolding has affected businesses and consumers.