Ani Kelkar

Ani Kelkar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and management, currently serving as a Partner at McKinsey & Company since October 2017, previously holding roles such as Associate Partner, Engagement Manager, and Associate. Prior to McKinsey, Ani worked at Chevron from November 2014 to October 2017 as a Lead Facilities Engineer, focusing on R&D program management and operations support, and earlier as a Facilities Engineer. Additional experience includes a Process Engineering Internship at Chevron in 2013 and co-founding Soytronics, where the mission involved creating eco-friendly substrates for printed circuit boards using soy farming waste. Ani's career began with an internship at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in refining operations. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University (2010-2014) and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology (2006-2010).