Raghavendra Kulkarni — CEO
Business Area head with 20 years of Global experience handling multiple roles viz. Business P&L responsibility, people management, Intrapreneurship, and Technology evangelist. Incubated and developed new revenue streams and business Practice with new age technologies. Currently holding a P&L responsibility for new age digital business at Bosch Software and Digital solutions. Portfolio includes IoT, Connected Products and Bosch IoT Suite with focus on building an Annual Reccuring Revenue business. Customers include large Engine OEMs in EU, Energy companies and Industiral equipment manufactures. A proven Intrapreneurial track record of consistently Incubating new Business ventures with meticulous Strategy development to execution. Incubated new age Digital business using Blockchain, AI and IoT, with Non-Liner Growth strategies by building product and platforms. Held Global sales responsibility for introduction of Telematics products, Digital Engineering and IoT solutions in Europe Expert knowledge of Europe and US Markets with 10 years of work experience in Germany. Domains include Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agriculture An ardent Blockchain, IOT and AI evangelist and have been an expert speaker evangelizing convergence of Blockchain, IOT & AI at multiple industry events globally. Established thought leadership for Bosch's Economy of Things vision. Raghavendra can establish credibility and work with 'C'-Level decision makers in consulting and setting up new business
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in IoT and AI-driven business strategies.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 23 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Leadership
- P&l Management
- Innovation Management
- Business Development
- Sales
Career Highlights
- 20 years of global experience in technology and business strategy.
- Proven track record in incubating new business ventures.
- Expert speaker on Blockchain, IoT, and AI at global industry events.
Work Experience
Accenture
Managing Director- Senior Practice and Offering Executive (11 mos)
Managing Director - Practice and Offerings Executive (2 yrs 6 mos)
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd.
General Manager | Business and Practice Head - Engineering for Digital (2 yrs)
General Manager | Practice Head - Innovation and Business Strategies (3 yrs)
Head - Product Sales (Telematics, Engineering Solutions) (3 yrs 2 mos)
Group Manager - Engineering Methods and Tools (1 yr 2 mos)
Business Development Manager (2 yrs 5 mos)
Project Manager (5 yrs 10 mos)
Robert Bosch Technical and Business Solutions GmBH
Deputy General Manager - Sales and Strategy- IoT, AI and Analytics (1 yr 8 mos)
ASAM e.V. - Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems
Board Of Directors (2 yrs)
Wipro Technologies
Systems Engineer (1 yr 1 mo)
ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation
Scientist SC (8 mos)
Education
Master's degree at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Executive Education at Esade
BE at Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum
School at St Marys Belgaum