Ninad Kulkarni - Business Development Manager Growth Initiative Europe & APAC

Q: Where is Ninad based?

Ninad is based in Düsseldorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ninad speak?

Ninad speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Marathi (Advanced), Sanskrit (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ninad have?

Ninad has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Ninad has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Ninad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ninad's latest experience?

Ninad's most recent position is Business Development Manager Growth Initiative Europe & APAC at RWE Supply & Trading .

Q: What companies has Ninad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ninad has worked for RWE Supply & Trading , PwC Germany , and KPMG Germany – KPMG International .

Q: Which industries is Ninad most experienced in?

Ninad is most experienced in industries like Energy , Automotive , and Manufacturing . Ninad also has some experience in Chemical , Pharmaceutical , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Ninad most experienced in?

Ninad is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Ninad also has some experience in Operations , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Ninad worked in recently?

Ninad has recently worked in industries like Energy , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Ninad worked in recently?

Ninad has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

11 months

Essen, Germany

Business Development Manager Growth Initiative Europe & APAC

RWE Supply & Trading

Working with the Commodity Flow Desk Global team to expand sales trading activities through market, customer and data analysis
Understanding the global energy markets and commodity trading setups in Europe and APAC to support customers’ needs and broaden product offerings
Applying sales trading expertise across commodities like gas, power, coal, oil and carbon certificates in both financial and physical trading environments
Analyzing customer, trading and market trends to create robust trading lifecycle flowcharts to remain highly competitive in the global energy market
Developing continuous reporting structures by leveraging GenAI tools for KPI monitoring and big data analyses
Supporting internal stakeholder management within the European and APAC teams
Adapting software solutions to foster further growth and organizing IT infrastructure strategy for CFDG’s activities

Oct 2022 - Mar 2025

2 years 6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Consultant – Deal Strategy & Operations (Deals M&A)

PwC Germany

Engaging in post-merger integration, carve-outs, rapid value creation and synergy management projects, initiatives and knowledge creation activities
Leading global industry projects across automation, industrial goods, energy and automotive sectors
Conducting comprehensive due diligences including operational, commercial, financial and IT aspects, as well as add-on financial value chain assessments
Managing workstreams involving IT and financial initiatives
Developing business proposals, conducting case research studies and overseeing internal and external initiatives including recruitment efforts for the DSO team
Delivering specialized trainings on M&A, value creation, post-merger integrations, carve-outs, due diligence, financial modeling, data analysis and consulting soft skills
Serving as a digital champion within the DSO team by leveraging digital assets for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

Master Thesis

Topic: Strategies of inter-related key players in Smart Region Development – qualitative study and suggestive analysis
Provided recommendations to primary stakeholders and contributors in the smart development ecosystem and formulated a preliminary strategy for smart region development considering the futuristic role of key players

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

8 months

Cologne, Germany

Global Strategic Relations & Investments Intern

KPMG Germany – KPMG International

Created and adapted processes to integrate KPMG Illuminate (iTONICS-based innovation management platform) into the SR&I departments and built new entities to support in-house investment initiatives
Collaborated with member firms in the USA, UK, Germany, Netherlands, India and Australia as part of the multi-cultural Portfolio and Investment Strategy Steering team
Handled and transformed large volumes of confidential data to produce reports, presentations, frameworks and dashboards for C-suite executives
Constructed improved and sustainable structures for international projects with SAP and IBM to integrate with the existing setup and supported the inception of SR&I investment decision tools
Studied global advisory frameworks and playbooks and adapted them for the SR&I team
Nurtured and steered investment initiatives according to the SR&I process while maximizing synergies within teams and departments
Participated in specialized trainings for MS Office, MURAL and PowerBI

May 2021 - Aug 2021

4 months

Global Strategic Relations & Investments Working-Student

KPMG Germany – KPMG International

Structured and formulated the Strategic Relations and Investments department to develop and manage global initiatives
Developed PowerBI dashboards to encapsulate the performance of the entire business unit
Collaborated with Portfolio and Investment Strategy Steering and Global Alliances teams in a multi-cultural environment to develop globally acceptable, scalable solutions
Developed industry-specific activation and market launch materials and advised on alliance-related solutions

Jun 2018 - Oct 2020

2 years 5 months

Pune, India

System Engineer – Distributed Control Systems

Emerson Automation Solutions, India

Designed, scoped, managed, consulted, scheduled, validated, planned and implemented large-scale automation projects in pharmaceutical, chemical and oil & gas industries
Led a small team on overseas deputation to Xi’an, China for factory acceptance tests and process consultation activities on a chemical industry project
Advised clients on process automation project regulations, implementation, programming quality and project design to deliver optimized solutions
Gained international project experience on Serum Polio Vaccine (Austria), Wanhua Ethylene (China), Martin Linge (Norway), Halliburton (USA), Merck-Elkton (USA), GenenTech (USA), NovoVax (Czech Republic) and DSM-Voyager (Netherlands)
Researched industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in process, automotive and healthcare automation solutions

Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

4 months

Mumbai, India

Engineering Intern

Emerson Process Management India Pvt. Ltd.

Worked on the Ovation software to procure devices, sensors and controllers for distributed control systems in power and water industrial plants
Conducted factory inspections at industrial plants for two local projects in Mumbai

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Energy (6 years), Automotive (2.5 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Chemical (2.5 years), Pharmaceutical (2.5 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Energy

Automotive

Manufacturing

Chemical

Pharmaceutical

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (4 years), Operations (2.5 years), Research and Development (2.5 years), Project Management (2.5 years), Quality Assurance (2.5 years), and Business Intelligence (2 years).

Strategy

Operations

Research and Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Business Intelligence

Skills

Business Strategy
Management Consulting
Technology
Problem-solving
Analytical Reasoning
Leadership
Ms Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
Google Suite
Alteryx
Powerbi
Tableau
Mural Kanban Board
Python
C Languages
Endur (Etrm Software)
Automation Products
Industrial Goods
Energy
Automotive
Chess Enthusiast
National Badminton Championship Winner
Kayaking And Rowing (Coep Regatta Member)
Trekker And Fitness Enthusiast (5 Himalayan Treks, 120km Triathlon Completion)
Film Appreciation Course (Ftii, India)

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Marathi

Advanced

Sanskrit

Advanced

Education

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

RWTH Aachen University - RWTH Business School

Master of Science, Management and Engineering – Technology, Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (MME-TIME) · Management and Engineering · Aachen, Germany · 1,5

May 2014 - May 2018

College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) (Now: COEP Technological University)

Bachelor of Technology, Instrumentation and Control · Instrumentation and Control · Pune, India · 81.45% - 1,5

May 2012 - Apr 2014

Fergusson Junior College, Pune

Higher Secondary Education · Higher Secondary Education · Pune, India · 92.0%

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Asians At Bain

McKinsey Diversity Connect Europe

McKinsey Forward Program

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ninad based?

Ninad is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Ninad speak?

Ninad speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Marathi (Advanced), Sanskrit (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ninad have?

Ninad has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Ninad has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Ninad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ninad be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ninad would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Development Manager Growth Initiative Europe & APAC, Consultant – Deal Strategy & Operations (Deals M&A), Master Thesis.

What is Ninad's latest experience?

Ninad's most recent position is Business Development Manager Growth Initiative Europe & APAC at RWE Supply & Trading.

What companies has Ninad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ninad has worked for RWE Supply & Trading, PwC Germany, and KPMG Germany – KPMG International.

Which industries is Ninad most experienced in?

Ninad is most experienced in industries like Energy, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Ninad also has some experience in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Ninad most experienced in?

Ninad is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA). Ninad also has some experience in Operations, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Ninad worked in recently?

Ninad has recently worked in industries like Energy, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Ninad worked in recently?

Ninad has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

What is Ninad's education?

Ninad holds a Master in Management and Engineering from RWTH Aachen University - RWTH Business School and a Bachelor in Instrumentation and Control from College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) (Now: COEP Technological University).

Does Ninad have any certificates?

Ninad has 3 certificates. These include: Asians At Bain, McKinsey Diversity Connect Europe, and McKinsey Forward Program.

What is the availability of Ninad?

Ninad is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ninad?

Ninad's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.