LAKE FOREST, CA, April 16, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Priyanka Taranekar has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Taranekar is a distinguished professional in the field of organizational transformation, change management and business intelligence. As the director of business advisory services at Slalom LLC since 2025, she has played a key role in ensuring that team members are assigned to projects through which they can advance their skills and make a meaningful impact on clients. In her leadership capacity, Ms. Taranekar effectively builds a pipeline for her practice across various industry platforms, reflecting her commitment to fostering growth and opportunities throughout the organization.

Prior to accepting her current appointment, Ms. Taranekar excelled as a senior principal at Slalom LLC from 2017 to 2025. During this time, she made significant contributions by creating the Consultant Learning Program to support junior consultants facing challenges such as imposter syndrome. She also initiated a summer internship program that expanded from the Orange County office to other regions, including Los Angeles and San Diego. Additionally, Ms. Taranekar played a pivotal role in establishing a Managing Director Mentorship Program, collaborating with Slalom's U.S. leadership to design a mentorship framework for the organization.

In recognition of Ms. Taranekar's outstanding leadership, impact on client success and commitment to fostering a culture of growth and empowerment, Slalom has honored her with the People Leader Award twice and the Mogul Award. Her leadership style is marked by a deep investment in mentoring future leaders, creating inclusive team environments and consistently championing the development and well-being of her colleagues.

Ms. Taranekar initiated her career as an assistant manager of employee engagement at Firstsource Solutions Limited from 2004 to 2006. She advanced to the role of manager of organization development at Marico from 2006 to 2007 and further refined her profile through a tenure as a consultant at Willis Towers Watson from 2007 to 2010, where she humbly accepted the Asia Pacific Recognition Award for her contributions to the region. Subsequently, Ms. Taranekar joined Deloitte in Mumbai and then moved to Los Angeles County as a senior consultant in 2010, where through 2016, she earned three Applause Awards for her outstanding contributions.

Exceptional academic accomplishments further contribute to Ms. Taranekar's success. She earned a Master of Business Administration in human resources from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management in Pune, India, in 2004 and has pursued certifications such as Design Thinking and Innovation from Harvard Business School Online, which she completed in 2022. Notably, Ms. Taranekar also secured an ACMP member badge from Change Management Professionals Global for 2025 to 2026.

In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Taranekar holds membership in organizations such as the Change Management Institute and is a recipient of Consulting Magazine's 2025 Top Consultant Award for Leadership. Her engagement in community service initiatives is evident through her involvement with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and the Give India Foundation.

Ms. Taranekar credits her desire to empower others to the positive influences in her life, including her mother, Shipra Bhattacharya's resilience and dedication as a teacher and the unwavering support of her husband, Himanshu Taranekar. To achieve balance, she enjoys quality time with her husband and finds joy in painting, hiking, reading and taking leisurely walks with her dog, Lily.

Looking toward the future, she aims to focus on organizational transformation by enhancing cultural alignment and driving large-scale initiatives for improved agility and long-term success. Ms. Taranekar also plans to leverage business intelligence frameworks to transform raw data into actionable insights and prioritize strategic account management by forging and sustaining relationships with high-value customers. Above all, she remains committed to inspiring teams, elevating performance and creating a lasting impact across the client organizations she serves.

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