Nikhil Umesh Rao

Nikhil Umesh Rao is an experienced professional with a strong background in manufacturing and supply chain management. Currently serving as the Director of Manufacturing for Audio at boAt Lifestyle, Nikhil previously held roles at Apple as NPI Operations Program Manager for iPhone and at GE Healthcare as Repair Operations Director for Southeast Asia, among other positions. Nikhil's career includes significant roles in service parts operations and supply chain management at Mylan and Freeport-McMoRan. Nikhil has enhanced expertise through education, including an eMDP certification in Strategic Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, and additional studies at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Nikhil is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).