Tag: Sanjeev Kulkarni

  • Sanjeev Kulkarni appointed as VP & national sales head at Pudhari Publications

    Sanjeev Kulkarni appointed as VP & national sales head at Pudhari Publications

    MUMBAI: Sanjeev Kulkarni has been appointed as vice president & national head – sales & marketing at Pudhari Publications Pvt. Ltd. In his new role, he will spearhead sales and marketing efforts across print, television, FM, and outdoor media, focusing on expanding market presence and driving business growth.

    Kulkarni, with over 25 years of experience, previously at VRL Media served as vice president – sales, marketing & business development, publisher of Karnataka’s Vijayavani. During his 11-year tenure, he led advertising sales and brand marketing for Vijayavani, Dighvijay 24×7 News Channel, and Vijayavani.net.

    Prior to VRL, at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group) as general manager – west head, overseeing revenue generation across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. His expertise in market expansion, innovative advertising strategies, and brand building has significantly contributed to his success in the media sector.

    Kulkarni’s journey in media sales began at VPL Printers & Publishers, where he played a pivotal role in advertising revenue growth for nearly eight years. Recognised as a team builder and market strategist, he has consistently delivered impactful client solutions, boosting revenue and market share for prominent publications.  
     

  • Billion Electric charges ahead with Sanjeev Kulkarni as CEO

    Billion Electric charges ahead with Sanjeev Kulkarni as CEO

    MUMBAI: Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE), India’s pioneering E-Mobility-as-a-Service (eMaaS) platform, has put its growth plans into high gear by appointing Sanjeev Kulkarni as chief executive officer. A seasoned industry leader with over 32 years in automotive and manufacturing, Kulkarni steps up from his role as chief operating officer to spearhead the company’s ambitious expansion in commercial EV solutions.

    With a stellar track record at Bosch Limited in India and Germany, as well as Kalyani Group Pune, Kulkarni has driven large-scale projects, strengthened OEM partnerships, and accelerated revenue growth. As CEO, his focus will be on scaling BillionE’s electric truck and airport tarmac EV bus business, enhancing industry collaborations, and boosting India’s clean mobility transition.

    Welcoming Sanjeev to his new role, Billion Electric Mobility founder & chief platform architect Kartikey Hariyani & co-founder Musfara Wajid said, “It has been more than 5-years we have known Sanjeev working on various strategic initiatives within the e-mobility space in India / abroad.  Since 2023, Sanjeev has been part of our leadership team and over the last 2-years, Billion Electric Mobility has seen the foundation laid for the e-MaaS business with his, strategic foresightand extensive industry experience. His proven ability to scale operations, drive innovation, and foster collaborations will be critical as we expand our E-MaaS business. With Sanjeev at the helm, I’m confident we will scale faster, deepen partnerships, and create a stronger foundation for India’s EV transition.”  

    Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Billion Electric Mobility CEO Sanjeev Kulkarni said, “The EV industry is at an exciting juncture, and Billion Electric is well-positioned to accelerate India’s transition to sustainable mobility. Our focus will be on scaling our E-MaaS business with various corporate customers with our range of Electric Trucks for inter-city transport, , maximizing operational efficiency, and strengthening collaborations with OEMs and fleet operators. I look forward to working with our talented team to develop robust solutions that power India’s EV future.”

    Quoting on the development, Billion Electric Mobility lead advisor Piroshaw Sarkari (Phil) added, “BillionE is a platform that drives a concept of energy on wheels, in a way different from traditional transporter and therefore Sanjeevs experience is found very relevant to lead this platform!”

    As BillionE continues to drive India’s EV transition through its Energy Transition Network, Kulkarni’s leadership marks a pivotal step in its journey. With a strengthened leadership team, including newly appointed lead advisor Pirojshaw Sarkari (Phil), the company is set to electrify the commercial transport sector and push the boundaries of sustainable mobility.