Akshay Srinivasan

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Presentation Specialist at McKinsey & Company
March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Delivered C-suite and board-level presentations across 20+ industries under tight deadlines. Designed custom graphics, charts, and animations to enhance clarity and engagement. Collaborated with consultants and clients to translate business objectives into impactful visuals. Created custom infographics and data visualizations that enhanced storytelling and decision-making clarity. Recognized for storytelling innovation adopted by multiple global McKinsey teams.
Graphic Designer (PowerPoint Specialist) at BNP Paribas (BNPP)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Built the North America presentation design system from scratch (templates, icons, brand assets), adopted across regional teams. Designed 100+ executive-level decks for proposals and leadership, reducing turnaround time by 30% with scalable templates. Partnered with executives to transform complex financial strategies into clear, visual narratives. Delivered high-stakes client-facing materials that improved consistency and strengthened proposal impact. Collaborated with global teams across New York, Paris, and Montreal to align presentation standards and ensure brand consistency worldwide.
Business Presentation Specialist at McKinsey & Company
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Delivered C-suite and board-level presentations across 20+ industries under tight deadlines. Designed custom graphics, charts, and animations to enhance clarity and engagement. Collaborated directly with consultants and clients to translate business objectives into impactful visuals. Created custom infographics and data visualizations that enhanced storytelling and decision-making clarity. Recognized for storytelling innovation adopted by multiple global McKinsey teams.
Graphic Designer (PowerPoint Specialist) at BNP Paribas (BNPP)
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Built the North America presentation design system from scratch (templates, icons, brand assets). Designed 100+ executive-level decks for proposals and leadership, reducing turnaround time by 30% with scalable templates. Partnered with executives to transform complex financial strategies into clear, visual narratives. Delivered high-stakes client-facing materials that improved consistency and strengthened proposal impact. Collaborated with global teams across New York, Paris, and Montreal to align presentation standards and ensure brand consistency worldwide.
Graphic Designer (PowerPoint specialist) at BNP Paribas (BNPP)
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Designed investment pitch books, executive decks, and client presentations for global banking teams, aligning content with brand and compliance standards. Translated complex financial data into clear, visually engaging presentations using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite. Created a SharePoint-based presentation request system, including an intake form and tracking dashboard to help bankers and executives submit design requests, assign delivery timelines, and close projects efficiently. Maintained this system to track requests, deadlines, and completions—improving collaboration, accountability, and visibility across teams. Developed a digital asset library with infographics, icons, charts, and reusable templates to enhance design consistency and speed. Partnered with senior stakeholders to develop investor-ready presentations and collaborated globally through Teams and SharePoint for real-time feedback and approvals.
Business Presentation Specialist at McKinsey & Company
May 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Produced C-suite and client presentations for consulting teams across multiple industries under tight deadlines. Partnered with consultants to transform analytical content into structured visual narratives grounded in frameworks like SCQA and AIDA. Developed templates and visual systems ensuring consistency and clarity across 1,000+ slides. Maintained the highest quality standards while collaborating with teams across global time zones. Recognized for excellence in storytelling, design precision, and on-time delivery for high-stakes presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce at Meenakshi College for Women, India
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Remote UI/UX Design Course at DesignBoat School
March 1, 2014 - April 1, 2017
Bachelor of Commerce at Meenakshi College for Women, India
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Remote UI/UX Design Course at DesignBoat School
March 1, 2014 - April 1, 2017
Bachelor of Commerce at Meenakshi College for Women, India
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
UI/UX Design Course at DesignBoat School - Remote
March 1, 2014 - April 1, 2017

Qualifications

Duarte Data Storytelling Certification
December 1, 2025 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet