Mehrotra is responsible for leading Escalent’s delivery team of 550 research and advisory professionals in locations across India, China and the Philippines.

She was most recently senior vice-president of global delivery, and in her expanded role, will design delivery approaches that leverage a global model, grow the company’s training and professional development network and support the design and development of new products.

Mehrotra reports to Todd Mundorf, chief operating officer.

Mundorf said: “Through Aru’s leadership, Escalent’s Central Delivery team has doubled in the past two years. She is a consummate professional whose expertise provides agile and scalable service that helps our clients grow their business.”

Escalent is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan with a presence across the US and in Australia, Canada, China, India, Ireland, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, UAE and the UK.

The company bought C Space and Hall & Partners earlier in 2023.