Professional Experience: 
Sunanda has extensive experience guiding clients on strategic business growth, market entry, portfolio optimization, and operational efficiency to drive sustainable growth and commercial success. Sunanda’s work supports clients to make informed and improved decisions regarding investments, operations, and commercial performance in dynamic chemical markets.

Practice Leadership and Focus Areas 

Sunanda is the Vice President and Global Practice Leader of Kline+Company’s Chemicals & Materials practice. She has 20+ years’ experience advising chemical manufacturers, distributors, investors, and downstream industries. She combines strategic advisory with data-driven market insights to guide clients on growth, market entry, portfolio optimization, and operational efficiency. In her leadership role, Sunanda defines the strategic direction for sector analysis and service/solution offerings to deliver rigorous, forward-looking, and commercially impactful insights. 

Thought Leadership and External Engagement 

Sunanda consistently advances the chemicals industry’s knowledge base through regular thought leadership and webinars on strategic topics. She is a frequent presenter at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day and a recent guest on The Chemical Show podcast. Her insights on market dynamics, strategic growth, and innovation help clients benchmark performance, anticipate risk, and drive informed commercial and operational decisions. 

Career Highlights 

Sunanda began her career as a software developer in Silicon Valley before advancing into management consulting with a leading Global Big 4 consulting firm, equipping her to address complex strategic client questions. Today, her thought leadership on market dynamics, strategic growth, and innovation supports clients in driving informed commercial and operational decisions.