Kathiravan Kumar
About Kathiravan Kumar
Kathiravan Kumar is a Strategic Pricing Leader at Emerson in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in strategic planning and design engineering.
Title: Strategic Pricing Leader at Emerson
Kathiravan Kumar currently serves as a Strategic Pricing Leader at Emerson in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is responsible for overseeing strategic analysis for a business valued at approximately $0.45 billion. His role primarily involves engaging with the B2B market segment, with a focus on optimizing pricing strategies.
Career at Emerson
Before becoming a Strategic Pricing Leader, Kathiravan Kumar held several other positions at Emerson. From 2022 to 2024, he worked as a Strategic Planning Analyst. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2022, he was a Design Engineer. His trajectory within the company showcases a broad skill set and adaptability in various roles within the business.
Internships and Early Career
Kathiravan Kumar's career began with multiple internships. He interned at hoscar systems pvt. ltd. as a site engineer for 3 months in 2017-2018. He also completed brief internships at Hanon Systems and Ashok Leyland in 2017 and 2016, respectively. These early experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in strategic planning and pricing.
Education and Expertise
Kathiravan Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, he studied at Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, completing his 12th grade in 2014 and 10th grade in 2012. His educational background solidified his expertise in mechanical engineering and related fields.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of his professional life, Kathiravan Kumar has a strong interest in market research, equity research, and consumer psychology. He is passionate about reading books, drawing, fitness, content creation, and traveling. These hobbies reflect a diverse array of interests that complement his professional endeavors.