Linoy Thomas

Operations & Transformation Leader | Business Strategist | MBA-HSG | Six Sigma Black Belt

Greater Heilbronn Region

About

I am an operations and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience helping organizations turn strategy into execution at scale. My work sits at the intersection of business strategy and operations, where I partner with leadership teams to define priorities, build scalable operating models, and drive measurable performance improvements across international environments. Across corporate and entrepreneurial settings, I have led cross-functional initiatives spanning market expansion, process transformation, and operational excellence. I focus on bringing clarity to complex problems, aligning stakeholders, and building structured, high-performing systems that deliver sustainable growth, efficiency, and reliability. As a Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong strategy background, I combine analytical rigor with pragmatic execution. I am most effective in roles where ownership, accountability, and end-to-end delivery matter, enabling teams and organizations to operate with discipline, speed, and impact.

Experience

  • Founder at SharpCut Strategy
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Strategic Differentiation Analysis for founders and C-level teams who need rigorous competitive clarity without the cost or timeline of traditional consulting. Proprietary ERRC-H framework. Delivered in 3 working days. sharpcutstrategy.com

  • Founder at KOOMUNU
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Business Development and Strategy Manager at Experian
    May 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Managing Director at Limewood Consultants Pvt Ltd
    Jul 2015 - Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Business/Marketing strategy consulting company focused on supporting SMEs in India to reach/expand to EU markets and providing people/change management advice on local adaptation.

  • MBA Project - Business Strategy Intern at Cognizant Technology Solutions
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 · 3 mos

    The project objective was to provide strategic direction to Cognizant to expand its Insurance business in Switzerland, reporting directly to the Country Managing Director. My Responsibilities in CTS were: • Analysing the environmental changes affecting the insurance industry in Switzerland. • Assessing the market potential of IT Services and Solutions emerging from the analysis of the changing insurance industry. • Gap Analysis - Mapping the current services and solutions offering with the market potential emerging from the analysis. • Developing a strategic perspective and providing concrete recommendations to address the gaps and create opportunities in order to achieve a competitive advantage in the IT services and solutions market. • Communicating strategic perspective and recommendations effectively to the executive board and key account managers