Ajay Sikka

Ajay Sikka is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Currently, Ajay holds multiple director positions at Carrier HVAC, overseeing global supply chain initiatives and parts procurement for services and aftermarket. Prior to this role, Ajay served as a Knowledge Expert at McKinsey & Company, focusing on client capability building and transformation programs in procurement. Ajay's earlier experience includes strategic management roles at ArcelorMittal and various analytical positions at McKinsey, where Ajay contributed to operational cost improvements. Ajay began a career in procurement management at Hero Honda, successfully managing substantial purchasing categories. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Operations and Finance from the Management Development Institute, a Negotiation Mastery course from Harvard Business School, and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra.