Amit Kumar

BASF - Head of Projects, Business Excellence

Driving Business Excellence in Chemical Industry. Leading digital transformation with SAP S/4HANA/ERP/Salesforce, strategic partnerships, operational efficiency across India.

BASF - Sales & Marketing Head, South Asia

Spearheaded profitability in unprofitable accounts. Achieved XX Mio Euro business with 25%+ CAGR in Performance Materials Division (Engineering Plastics & Polyurethanes - Automotive).

BASF - Japanese Transplant Manager

Spearheaded Japanese Transplant business growth in South Asia. Bridged cultural divides, established thriving international partnerships across borders.

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Independent Consultant (Reg: 221955). Strategic advisory on development projects and market analysis.

3M - Sales Manager

Regional Business Development Leader. 3M Ambassador for Quality, Cost & Value. Specialty Chemicals, Fluoropolymers, Glass Beads.

DSM Engineering Plastics

Business Development Leader for Automotive, Electrical & Electronics. Metal-to-plastic conversion opportunities.

Avery Dennison - GOLD Program

Completed prestigious Global Operations Leadership Development program (Top 20 global). R&D, production, inventory, 5S, EHS expertise.

LIC India + PCO Business Owner

Worked at LIC while running Public Call Office business to finance education. Shaped business acumen and resilience.

Ideas Before Time - Solo Creator

Built entire platform alone - innovations, research, tools, code, design. No team. Just vision + AI. Proving one person + technology can compete with big firms.

AI + Human Expertise Model

Developed unique approach combining AI speed with 20+ years human expertise. Democratizing chemical industry intelligence. Making world-class research accessible.

Pattern Recognition Mastery

Predicted 9 major innovations 4-15 years before mainstream: Silent DJ, Dual SIM, Digital Money, Universal Health ID, 3D/VR, Dashboard Simplification. Developed unique foresight ability.

Cross-Cultural Leadership

12+ years managing Japanese Transplant business. Learned to bridge cultural divides, build trust across borders, navigate complex international relationships. Became cultural translator.

Digital Entrepreneurship Journey

Co-founded PartyCross.com: Digital platform for discovering venues for parties and social functions. Led business requirement gathering, user journey design, and MVP development. Learned product-market fit, user experience design, and digital platform architecture.

Strategy Advisor - Daedals Software Labs: Advised on new project ideas, government proposals, and digital strategy for tech startup. Supported business planning, technology integration, and early-stage product development. Learned startup ecosystem, technology consulting, and strategic advisory.

Failed fast, learned faster. These ventures taught me entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the value of building products people actually need.

MBA - IIT Kanpur

Found acceptance where difference didn't matter. Strength measured by ideas, not appearance. Intellectual growth flourished. Learned strategic thinking, business frameworks.

Engineering Foundation

B.E. from Delhi College of Engineering. Built technical foundation. Learned problem-solving, analytical thinking, systematic approach. Engineering mindset formed.

Healthcare & Pharmacy Studies

Studied Medicines, Healthcare, Pharmacy at Surajmal Institute. Developed understanding of healthcare systems, patient needs, medical processes. Shaped empathy.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Born

Ran PCO business while working at LIC to finance education. Learned resilience, customer service, business operations, financial management. Discovered I could create opportunities.

Foundation of Grit

Born with Muscular Dystrophy (40% disability). Faced daily struggles with quiet determination. Never let it deter me. Learned that obstacles are opportunities in disguise. Built unshakeable resilience.