Arun Kulkarni

VP Commercial - APAC at UBQ Materials

Arun Kulkarni is an experienced professional who has held various leadership roles in sales, marketing, and commercial management throughout their career. arun started as a Toolmaker at NTTF Industries Ltd in 1994, then moved on to roles such as Product Design Engineer at Volex, Product Manager and Regional Manager at DSM, Sales and Marketing Director at Innovia Films, and Commercial Director at CoorsTek, Inc. Their most recent role was as Sales & Marketing Director at Mitsubishi Chemical Group before moving on to become the VP Commercial at UBQ Materials in 2023. Throughout their career, Arun has demonstrated strong expertise in developing commercial strategies, growing teams, and expanding into new markets.

Arun Kulkarni has a diverse education history. arun started with a Diploma in Tool and Diemaking from NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation) between 1990 and 1994. Following this, they pursued National Technical Trade Certificates in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist at the Institute of Technical Education in 2002 (Grade 3) and 2003 (Grade 2). Arun then completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing at the University of Madras from 2013 to 2016. More recently, they engaged in Business Analytics studies, earning a Diploma from Temasek Polytechnic in 2021 and 2022. Their earliest education at the National University of Singapore centered around Mechanical Engineering, though exact years were not specified.

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Timeline

  • VP Commercial - APAC

    September, 2023 - present