Makarand Waikar

Makarand Waikar is an established leader in the scientific information solutions sector, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Sci-Edge since July 1997. Previously, Makarand held the position of Managing Director at CAS (ACSI India) from April 2015 to September 2023, where the organization provided valuable insights and innovation support to global R&D entities. Makarand's professional journey includes roles in marketing and business development at an information service company from 1992 to 1996, business planning at Polyolefins Industries Ltd from 1986 to 1991, and as an executive at the Indian Market Research Bureau from 1985 to 1986. Makarand holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and a Master of Management Studies from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies.