Girish Kulkarni
About Girish Kulkarni
Girish Kulkarni is the Head of Sales and Business Development at thyssenkrupp in Pune, Maharashtra, India, with over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing across various industries.
Company
Girish Kulkarni is currently working at thyssenkrupp in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He holds the position of Head of Sales and Business Development at this organization. As part of his role, he is responsible for leading a team of sales professionals, overseeing operations across continents, and managing the Sales, Marketing, and Proposal functions of the Sugar business vertical.
Title
Girish Kulkarni serves as the Head of Sales and Business Development at thyssenkrupp. His position entails significant responsibilities, including driving sales initiatives, networking with regional offices and sales agents globally, and ensuring that the sales team achieves excellence in its objectives.
Education and Expertise
Girish Kulkarni completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, from 1981 to 1985. With over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing within diverse sectors such as Sugar, Cogen, Ethanol, Dairy, Food processing, Power, and Fertilizers, he brings considerable expertise to his current role.
Professional Background
Girish Kulkarni began his career at Alfa Laval as a Graduate Engineer from 1985 to 1988 in Vadodara, Gujarat. He then served as Sales Manager from 1988 to 1992 in Kolkata, West Bengal, and as Branch Manager from 1992 to 1997 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Subsequently, he joined thyssenkrupp as Marketing Manager from 1997 to 2009 in Lucknow, and then as General Manager from 2009 to 2013 in Pune. Since 2013, he has been leading the core sales team at the Head Office in Pune, handling operations and networking globally.
Sales and Marketing Roles
Throughout his career, Girish Kulkarni has held several critical roles in sales and marketing. At thyssenkrupp, he has been instrumental in driving the organization's sales efforts since 1997, taking on positions such as Marketing Manager, General Manager, and currently Head of Sales and Business Development. His extensive background in handling the Sugar business vertical’s Sales, Marketing, and Proposal functions underscores his proficiency in developing comprehensive sales strategies and fostering strong inter-personal relationships.