Ujjwal Baid
About Ujjwal Baid
Ujjwal Baid serves as the Marketing Director for Global Portfolio Management at Widia, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Kennametal, where he held various positions in product management and marketing. He holds an MBA from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Widia
Ujjwal Baid serves as the Marketing Director for Global Portfolio Management at Widia. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing marketing strategies and portfolio management in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His role involves providing strategic direction and insights that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Baid has extensive experience at Kennametal, where he held several key positions. He worked as Director of Global Product Management for Turning Products from 2013 to 2015, and later as Director of Global Product Management for WIDIA Products from 2015 to 2016. His tenure also includes roles as Senior Product Manager and Marketing Manager, Segment and Channel Communications.
Educational Background
Ujjwal Baid earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Penn State University, where he focused on Business and Marketing from 2002 to 2004. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, studying from 1997 to 2001.
Expertise in Product Management
Baid has a strong background in Product Lifecycle Management, which enhances his effectiveness in managing global portfolios. His expertise extends to Lean Management and Pricing Strategy, which are critical components of his current role in portfolio management.
Board Membership and Strategic Insight
In addition to his marketing role, Ujjwal Baid provides strategic insight and direction as a board member. He acts as a liaison between Kennametal Inc. and WITPL, contributing to the alignment of strategic initiatives between the two organizations.