Praveen Balkar

Praveen Balkar is an experienced professional currently serving as the Head of Institutional Sales at UltraTech Cement, where responsibilities include supporting the CEO in strategic planning, driving national sales, and enhancing profitability through performance improvement projects. With a background in consulting and business development at Aditya Birla Management Corporation, Praveen has a proven track record in various managerial roles, focusing on cost optimization, operational performance, and GST readiness across multiple sectors. Earlier roles include supply chain management at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., and procurement at TVS Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra. Praveen holds a Global MBA in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management from S P Jain School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Savitribai Phule Pune University.