Profile
Dr. Kamal Ghosh Ray is an internationally acclaimed academician and consultant in the field of Finance, known for his unique combination of industry consulting experience, research and academic brilliance. With a distinguished career spanning both corporate, academic and consulting domains, Dr. Ghosh Ray has earned recognition for his exceptional contributions to the field of Finance, particularly pre-merger non-financial & financial system integration, compensation rationalisation, among other things obvious to M&As.
He has a Senior Honorary Fellowship from the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA) in Vienna, Austria, in 2015. Additionally, he is an esteemed member of the core group for international research on M&A, led by prestigious institutions such as Manchester University Business School, UK, and Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth, USA.
Qualifications & Certifications
Dr. Kamal Ghosh Ray is a highly accomplished academician in the realm of finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance, showcasing his deep expertise in the subject. Additionally, he is an Associate Cost and Management Accountant (ACMA), which further highlights his proficiency in financial management. With this impressive academic background and professional certification, Dr. Ghosh Ray is exceptionally well-equipped to guide and inspire individuals pursuing a career in finance, mergers, acquisitions, or related fields.
In the area of M&A consulting, with over 22 years of industry experience, mostly in multinational corporations, Dr. Ghosh Ray has served as a sought-after corporate consultant. He has provided invaluable guidance on pre-merger non-financial and financial system integration, compensation rationalization, and various finance-related subjects. His clients include prominent organizations such as Baxter, ABB, Alstom, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Exxon Mobil, HCL, Airtel, NTPC, NHPC, and PowerGrid.
Additionally, Dr. Ghosh Ray is widely recognized for his research expertise in the field of mergers and acquisitions. He has presented numerous research papers at esteemed conferences held at renowned institutions worldwide, including MIT (USA), Syracuse University (USA), Queensland University, Amman University, and various national and international forums. Additionally, Dr. Ghosh Ray’s dedication to academic contribution and education is evident through his role as a visiting professor of strategic finance at Ecole Superiore de Commerce in Dijon, France. Additionally, he actively contributes to academia by examining Ph.D. theses at esteemed institutions, such as the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, and the University of Madras.
Areas of Expertise
- Target & Acquirer Strategic Fit Evaluation
- Synergy Valuation
- CIM Preparation
- Business/Enterprise Valuation
- Contract Drafting
- Negotiation on behalf of buy-side/sell-side clients
- Pricing & Payment Method
- Risk Identification
- Integration