Our Principals
Principal-led management advisory for capital-intensive industries across the Asia-Pacific region.
Gursharan Sekhon
Principal & Strategic Planning
Gursharan brings a deep strategic perspective to NorthSum Advisory, focusing on the structural alignment of capital-intensive operations. With a background spanning Deutsche Bank, EY, and MDA National, he specializes in translating complex financial data into actionable value creation strategies. His approach is rooted in the belief that true performance is achieved through disciplined planning and the relentless pursuit of shareholder value across the Asia-Pacific region.
Indraj Arora
Principal & Managing Director
With over 18 years of experience in global capital markets and senior executive leadership, Indraj Arora brings a deep understanding of the financial dynamics of capital-intensive industries. His career has been defined by a focus on operational performance and strategic governance, having held senior leadership roles at HSBC and UBS. At NorthSum Advisory, he leads the firm's approach to capital allocation and performance optimization, ensuring that every strategic decision is grounded in rigorous financial analysis and a commitment to long-term shareholder value.
Katya Kravtsova
Principal & Portfolio Strategy
Katya Kravtsova brings over two decades of strategic leadership from BCG, the Commonwealth Bank, and Virgin Australia to NorthSum Advisory. Her expertise is focused on portfolio strategy and growth optimization for capital-intensive businesses. She helps owners and boards navigate complex market dynamics to unlock long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and operational excellence.
Stephanie Dowling
Director, Forward Deployed Engineering
Stephanie Dowling brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight to NorthSum Advisory. With a distinguished career spanning EY, PwC, and Ausgrid, she has dedicated her professional journey to the intersection of technology and capital-intensive operations. As the Salesforce APAC Director Forward Deployed Engineering, she leads the deployment of AI and agentic solutions that transform complex enterprise environments into high-performance, automated systems. Her focus is on extracting measurable value from digital transformation, ensuring that technology serves as a powerful driver of shareholder value and operational excellence across the Asia-Pacific region.