Ajit Gaikwad

Ajit Gaikwad is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management, currently serving as the Global Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead at ASML since December 2022. Prior roles include Head of Materials Program Managers at Siemens Mobility, overseeing operational purchasing for various rail vehicle components, and Purchasing Manager at Cummins Emission Solutions Inc., responsible for the North America region. Ajit also held significant positions within Cummins Inc., notably as Purchasing Category Leader, managing a $200M annual commodity spend and achieving substantial cost reductions. Early career experience includes roles at Cummins Turbo Technologies, Cummins India Limited, Force Motors, Crompton Greaves, and SFK India Limited, focused on sourcing and production management. Ajit Gaikwad holds multiple degrees in finance, production technology, and cost accounting from respected institutions in India.