1. Arun Kulkarni- A Profile
Arunhas workedinleadershiplevelsforover three decadesinIndianand Multinational
Corporationsinvariousfunctions,of whichalarge partwas inthe LogisticsSector.
Arunholds a Bachelor’s Degree inScience from Bombay University,aPostgraduate certificate in
OperationsResearchfromJamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management,Mumbai, andaGraduate
DiplomainMaterialsManagementfrom the IndianInstitute of MaterialsManagement. He also
holdsBlack Beltcertificate inLeanSix Sigmaprogramme conductedbyRathand Strong
ManagementConsultants (U.K)
Arun’sprofessional careerspansleadershipstintsat Larsenand Toubro, DupharInterfran, Roche
Products, SENCO(Muscat) and Blue Dart DHL across different functions.He wasinvolved inBluedart
since itsformationandwas instrumental in drivingOperations,Administration andRegulatory
mattersas a Director reportingtothe Managing Director . He was the core memberof the team
that launched India’s firstscheduleairline forcargo inBluedart. He wasalsoresponsible in setting
up the groundoperations ona pan Indiabasis. Asa part of hisresponsibilityforregulatorymatters,
he facilitatedseveral unique permissions fromregulatoryauthorities enablingefficientoperations
thereby enhancingcustomersatisfaction.
Arunwas alsothe CEO and Directorat TransmartIndiaPvt Ltd, a thirdparty logisticsand
warehousingCompany. Transmartoperateda state of the art thirdpartywarehousingfacilitynear
Mumbai.
Arunhas beenonboard of LegasisservicesPLtd andLegasisConsultingServicesP Ltdand has been
closely associatedwith managementof the company. Legasisprovidessolutionsinthe areaof
corporate governance, regulatorycompliance andethicsinbusiness. Legasisprovideslegal support
solutionsthoughahighlyadvancedtechnologyplatform andisa marketleaderinCompliance
Solutions inIndia.
Arunis also an AdvisortoVictorinox (India) PvtLtd,a Swiss Companywithoperationsacross the
globe. Itisknownfor highqualityknives,travel accessoriesand watches.
Arun’scontributioninthe fieldof Managementwasrecognisedbyincludinghisprofile inabook
alongwithmanycorporate leaders. The book,Maharashtra BigBoss, whichhas had more than 8
editions sofar,profiles Marathi corporate Managersto motivate Maharashtrayouth.
Arunis a passionate musicloverandhas a huge collectionof IndianClassical music albums. He has
alsodeepinterestin Photography.
Mumbai / Jan 2016