Prankur Sharma has recently appointed as Vice President at New Mountain Capital, joining the firm’s Operating Partner Team in Gurugram. In this capacity, he contributes to value creation initiatives across the portfolio, leveraging his deep expertise in technology, digital transformation, and operational strategy. His background in scaling enterprise software, automation, and AI-led programs positions him as a strong asset for driving operational excellence across investment platforms.
Before joining New Mountain Capital, Prankur built an extensive 11-year leadership journey at Zinnov. As Principal and Practice Head for Automation/AI and Enterprise Software, he worked closely with global technology companies, private equity firms, and platform businesses to shape revenue acceleration strategies. Throughout roles ranging from Engagement Lead to Practice Head, he led market expansion programs, partner ecosystem development, and GTM frameworks, while advising clients across the U.S., India, and global innovation hubs.
Prankur’s earlier consulting experience at Zinnov included guiding Fortune 500 technology players on market opportunity assessments, competitive benchmarking, and digital transformation initiatives. His work spanned IoT, AR/VR, AI, and emerging enterprise tech domains—enabling clients to redefine product strategies, enter new markets, and strengthen developer and partner ecosystems. His steady progression across consulting levels reflects his strong analytical rigor and strategic orientation.
He began his career with formative roles across financial analysis, advisory, and research. This includes an ERI mentorship role at Mentored Research, a year-long internship as a Risk Analyst at Credit Suisse, and advisory exposure through Grant Thornton. His foundation in due diligence, financial modelling, and strategy—combined with years of technology-focused consulting—has shaped him into a well-rounded leader. Today, as VP at New Mountain Capital, Prankur brings together investment insight, operational depth, and sector expertise to support value creation across the firm’s high-growth portfolio.