$5 Billion in Consulting Projects
About
Lan Srinivasan
Lan, an Indian New Zealander and global management consultant, brings 30 years of experience, including extensive work with Shell on projects spanning over 21 countries. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ANZ) and studied at both London Business School and IMD Switzerland.
Lan’s expertise encompasses Corporate Finance, Strategic Cost and Contract Management, Project Management, Contracting, and Procurement, with a focus on cost optimization and sustainability. With decades of experience, Lan provides tailored solutions to help organizations navigate complex challenges, including consulting, staff development and training.
Capability Development Clinic
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Specializations
- Advisory and workshops to boost financial decision-making for executives.
- Tailored consulting to refine negotiation strategies for success.
- Training and consultancy to enhance cost management in procurement and projects.
- Support for efficient contract lifecycle management.
- Workshops to develop performance management & KPIs aligned with goals.
- Consultancy to craft high-impact Scope of Work (SoW) documents.
- Risk assessment workshops on claims and contract variations.
- Coaching for effective category management in procurement.
- Consulting for supply market evaluation and informed decision-making.
- Financial assessment tools for evaluating supplier stability.
- Workshops to strengthen strategic supplier relationships.
- Expert financial modeling for investment evaluation.
Education
- Currently Pursuing PhD in Management
- Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia New Zealand
- Executive Education – IMD Switzerland, Strategic Finance
- Executive Education – London Business School, High-Performance Leadership
- Master’s Degree in financial management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Applications
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce
Appointments
- Assistant Company Secretary for NWS Australian LNG Board.
- Board Member of HASIS Management Committee at OLNG, Sur.
- President of Parents and Teachers Association, International School, Oman.
- Member of Investment Committee, advising on key investments.
- Contributor to Tender and Audit Committees.
What People Say
HR Director at Shell
Lan brings world class finance experience, is technically sound in investment analysis and a great ability to focus on cost control. Lan has high integrity, great team work and adapts well to different cultures and work styles.
Bryce Edhouse
General Manager - Facilities and Programs @ Bupa | Strategic Program Execution Expert
Lan brings a CFO mindset with the curiosity to seek out new solutions and his ability to sustain mutually rewarding relationships across the organization well recognized
Founding Partner at Cadence Growth Capital (CGC) Germany
Lan is honest, dependable and incredibly hard-working and gets the job done. Lan brings international finance qualification expertise that was huge advantage to my team. He put his skillset to work in order to delivery number of projects. He supported me on strategy, financial planning and performance for the NWS Project.
Ex President NWS Australia LNG
Lan is an energetic, empathetic, and naturally talented leader, known for his kindness and impressive presence.
Marketing Specialist & Agriculture Engineer.
Lan's international mindset and exceptional ability to blend leadership and technology to solve complex problems are truly impressive.
Christian Von Reventlow
Chief AI Officer
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Lan's professionalism and leadership skills, combined with his adept use of technology, make him exceptionally effective in solving complex challenges.
Mohammad Ather Ansari
Telecom &ICT Advisor
Omantel Oman
"Lan delivered high-profile projects with remarkable speed, commitment, and reliability, consistently keeping his promises."
Harib Al Kitani
Ex President &CEO Oman LNG &Qalhat LNG
Sultanate of Oman
Capability Development
Contract Risk, Claims and Variations Management
The 3-Day Contract Risk Management, Claims, and Variations clinic provides a comprehensive approach to managing change, focusing on risk identification, mitigation, and handling claims and variations. It includes practical case studies, group exercises, and best practice tools to equip participants with hands-on skills.
Category Management
The 2-Day Category Management Clinic offers a strategic approach to managing procurement categories effectively. It covers best practices for category planning, supplier segmentation, and cost optimization. Participants will engage in practical case studies, group exercises, and use best practice tools to enhance their category management skills for driving value and efficiency in procurement.
Read MoreSupply Market Analysis
The 2-Day Supply Market Analysis Course provides in-depth training on analyzing supply markets to make informed procurement decisions. It covers techniques for assessing market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive dynamics. Participants will engage in real-world case studies, group exercises, and use best practice tools to develop actionable insights for strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Read MoreSupplier Financial Analysis
The 2-Day Supplier Financial Analysis Course equips participants with the tools to assess the financial health of suppliers and make informed procurement decisions. It covers financial statement analysis, key financial ratios, and risk assessment techniques. Through practical case studies, group exercises, and best practice tools, participants will learn how to evaluate supplier stability and mitigate financial risks in the supply chain.
Supplier Relationship Management
The 2-Day Supplier Relationship Management Course focuses on building and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with suppliers to drive value and efficiency. It covers best practices in supplier collaboration, performance management, and conflict resolution. Participants will engage in practical case studies, group exercises, and use proven tools to enhance supplier partnerships and ensure long-term success.
Read MoreFinancial Modelling
The 3-Day Financial Modeling Clinic is designed around a case study of a private equity firm's pipeline investment in Oman. Participants will learn to build advanced financial models to evaluate investment viability, forecast performance, and support decision-making. The clinic offers hands-on exercises and real-world application, using the pipeline investment case study to illustrate key financial modeling techniques and best practices.
Lan is a seasoned professional with a can do attitude. He has the ability of breaking down complex problems into little ones in order to tackle them one after the other. I have enjoyed working with him as he portrays positive energy around him in the workplace. Looking forward for our paths to cross again!