Sameer Kulkarni

Sameer Kulkarni is a seasoned procurement and operations professional with extensive experience in global sourcing and supply chain management, currently serving as a Senior Manager at Apple since December 2009. In this role, Sameer leads sourcing for critical commodities across Apple's diverse product lines, including batteries, interconnects, and thermals. Prior to Apple, Sameer held several positions at Dell Technologies, overseeing global commodities and delivering significant supply continuity. Sameer began a career in procurement and operations at Microtechnique, driving revenue growth and cost savings. Sameer holds an MBA from Texas McCombs School of Business, an MS in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a diploma in Finance Management from NMIMS - University of Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai.