Kaatalyst Consulting helps financial services companies through technology transformations that improve efficiencies and minimize risks.
The Ka(a)talyst Approach
The strategic placement of the “(a)” in Ka(a)talyst represents the distinct approach to organizational change. Like a catalyst in a chemical reaction, Ka(a)talyst accelerates and optimizes your transformation process by reducing barriers and energy required for teams to achieve their project goals.
Transformation Services
We specialize in helping organizations navigate complex change. Our services are designed to address critical transformation challenges while building your team’s capabilities for the future.
Shared Services Setup & Optimization
Looking to centralize functions, improve efficiency, and enhance service quality? Our end-to-end shared services expertise helps you design, implement, and optimize models that deliver ongoing value.
What we offer:
- Shared servces strategy and business case development
- Operating model design and governance frameworks
- Technology selection and implementation support
- Transition planning and knowledge transfer
- Performance measurement and continuous improvement
- Global delivery model optimization
How we are different: We don’t just focus on cost savings—though we deliver those too. We help you balance efficiency with effectiveness, ensuring your shared services truly serve the business while driving measurable value.
Technology Implementations
Today’s business challenges demand operating models that leverage technology to enhance agility, efficiency, and competitive advantage. We help you reimagine how work gets done in the digital age.
What we offer:
- Current state assessment and future state visioning
- Organizational structure and governance alignment
- Digital transformation roadmap development
- Technology enablement planning
- Change management and capability building
- Value tracking and realization
How we are different: We bridge the gap between business strategy and technology implementation, ensuring your operating model redesign delivers tangible benefits rather than just theoretical improvements.
Bio
With over 20 years of program management experience driving enterprise-scale transformation across Fortune 500 companies, Kavita has led initiatives resulting in more than $600 million in cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Before founding Ka(a)talyst Consulting, she held executive roles at News Corp, AIG, and TIAA, where she led major transformation programs including shared services implementations, operating model redesigns and post merger integrations.
As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with an MBA from St. Joseph’s College of Commerce and Business Administration, Kavita combines strategic thinking with practical know-how to help organizations navigate complex change with clarity and confidence.
When not transforming organizations, you might find her tackling challenging endurance runs or hikes. These pursuits have taught her valuable lessons about persistence, strategic pacing, and adapting to changing conditions that she applies directly to business transformation challenges.
