Swire Consulting Group Leadership Team | Strategy & Capital Experts

Leadership

Our Leaders

Ian Redding

Chief Executive Officer

Ian Redding is the Founder and CEO of Swire Consulting Group, leading cross-sector strategy and capital advisory projects across the UK, India, the Middle East, and emerging markets. With a background in process improvement and operational transformation, he has delivered measurable ROI through people‑centred solutions and practical execution. Ian’s philosophy combines analytical rigour, stakeholder engagement, and strategic insight to help organisations realise their full potential.

Anil Susarla

Managing Director – APAC

Anil Susarla brings over 25 years of leadership in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, having built and scaled specialty divisions at Sarabhai Chemicals, Alkem Laboratories, Zuventus Healthcare, and Ranbaxy. He specialises in business development and international expansion across APAC, India, the Middle East, and Africa—fostering partnerships that deliver sustainable profitability and long‑term value.

Kalyan Chakravarthy

Director – Technology & Innovation

Kalyan Chakravarthy is a technology and business development leader with over three decades of experience across rail, aviation, aerospace, IT, telecom, and e‑governance. He has held senior roles at BARSYL, Wipro, NTT Global, Reliance Communications, and RailTel, and contributed to landmark initiatives including high‑speed rail programs, GAGAN satellite navigation, and hydrogen‑powered rolling stock. He helps organisations harness emerging technologies to modernise infrastructure and deliver transformative innovation.

Harry Crabtree

Director – Fundrly

Harry Crabtree supports early-stage companies in refining their positioning and aligning their narrative with investor expectations. Based in the UK, he works with founders to translate complex propositions into clear, credible investment cases. He is also the founder of Web3 Dinner Club, a curated network of founders, investors, and operators, and leads HGBC Consulting, advising early-stage companies on growth strategy and go-to-market execution. With over eight years of experience in crypto and emerging technologies, he has built a track record in helping companies communicate effectively and build momentum in competitive markets. His approach combines strategic clarity, investor-aligned messaging, and practical execution to help founders strengthen conviction and improve fundraising outcomes.

Chithra Govindan

Advisory Board Member

Based in Malaysia, Chithra Govindan is a supply chain and project management specialist with 15+ years of experience across oil & gas, consulting, and financial services. She advises on supply chain strategy, process optimisation, and leadership development—helping organisations build resilient, efficient global operations.