Rushil Basavaraj

Rushil Basavaraj is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience at Cummins Inc., currently serving as Director of Product Strategy. In this role, Rushil leads global business development for a ~$2B industrial segment encompassing construction, agriculture, mining, marine, and rail markets. Previous positions include Senior Manager of Business Development, Manager of Corporate Strategy—where Rushil focused on long-term energy transition strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and technology investments in electric vehicles and hydrogen solutions—and various roles in Engineering and Manufacturing Operations, including overseeing assembly lines for the Dodge RAM and managing the quality of high-precision components. Rushil's background includes two internships as a Product Engineering Intern, where Rushil was involved in designing automotive turbochargers and air and fuel filters. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.