Manish Gundekar
About Manish Gundekar
Manish Gundekar is a Senior Manager of Sales and Application at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in business development and sales, with previous roles at Walter AG and Kennametal, and holds degrees in engineering and business administration.
Current Role at Kennametal
Manish Gundekar serves as the Senior Manager of Sales and Application at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2016. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and application support within the WPG division. Based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, he has contributed to the company's growth and development in the competitive tooling industry.
Previous Experience at Walter AG
Before joining Kennametal, Manish Gundekar worked at Walter AG (Walter Tools) from 2012 to 2016. He held the position of Area Sales Manager for Gujarat, India, and later served as Manager of Business Development and Application. His tenure at Walter AG spanned four years as an Area Sales Manager and two years as a Business Development Manager, focusing on expanding the company's market presence.
Educational Background
Manish Gundekar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IBMR - Pune, which he completed from 2000 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research, specifically from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Kothrud, Pune, between 1994 and 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in sales and application management.
Early Career at Kennametal
Manish Gundekar began his career at Kennametal, where he worked as an Assistant Manager in Sales from 2002 to 2011. During his nine years in this role, he gained valuable experience in sales operations and customer engagement, which contributed to his professional development and prepared him for future leadership positions.