Seema Nilakhe
About Seema Nilakhe
Seema Nilakhe is a Business Development Leader specializing in Consumer Partnerships at Redwood Materials, where she focuses on sustainability initiatives and consumer innovation. With a background in strategy from Tesla and experience in various leadership roles, she effectively manages Fortune 500 accounts and collaborates across multiple teams to enhance customer experience.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Seema Nilakhe serves as the Business Development Leader for Consumer Partnerships at Redwood Materials. She has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Reno, Nevada. In her position, she manages a variety of Fortune 500 consumer accounts, specifically focusing on electronics and devices that utilize lithium-ion batteries. Her responsibilities include designing innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer experience.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Prior to her current role, Seema Nilakhe worked at Tesla as a Strategy Leader from 2020 to 2023. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focused on sales, supply chain, and distribution strategies. Her experience at Tesla contributed to her expertise in sustainability initiatives and consumer innovation.
Education and Expertise
Seema Nilakhe holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she has been studying at University College Dublin since 2009. Her educational background supports her specialization in designing innovative solutions and effective team leadership.
Career Background
Seema Nilakhe has a diverse career background that includes roles at Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Rent Like A Champion. She served as a Pathways Operations Manager at Amazon from 2017 to 2018, and as a Treasury Specialist at JPMorgan Chase from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she was the Director of Business Development for Sports and Media at Rent Like A Champion from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant for Digital Marketing at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2016.
Achievements in Business Development
Seema Nilakhe has a proven track record of executing strategies that drive business growth across various sectors, including energy, sports, and retail. Her ability to collaborate with product, logistics, operations, legal, and finance teams has enhanced customer experiences and contributed to her success in managing consumer partnerships.