KB Rao
KB Rao is a highly accomplished industry leader with over 30+ years of distinguished experience across India and international markets. His career spans diverse sectors, where he has consistently delivered excellence in Operations, Strategic Management, Sales & Marketing, Corporate Leadership, and Academia–Industry Relations.
Renowned for his ability to bridge business strategy with execution, KB Rao has successfully led large teams, built high-performance organizations, and driven sustainable growth in competitive environments. His expertise lies in optimizing operations, developing market-driven strategies, strengthening brand presence, and mentoring future leaders through close collaboration with academic institutions.
What sets him apart is his unique integration of modern corporate leadership with deep knowledge of Vedic Astrology, enabling a holistic and insightful approach to decision-making, leadership guidance, and long-term planning.
Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Specialization / Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. (Electronics) | NITK Surathkal | Rank Holder |
| MBA (Marketing) | — | Entrepreneurship & Leadership |
| PG Diploma | University of Chicago – Graduate School of Business | Strategic Sales & Marketing |
| Advanced Astrology | Astro Puranam | Vedic Jyotisa |
| Career Counselling Diploma | Mindler – NCDA | India + International Career Counselling |
| Lead Assessor | CII, Pune | ISO Lead Assessor Certification |
Professional Experience
Power & Electrical Sector
BSES (now Adani Power) – Electrical projects, O&M of HV & LV substations.
AEG/NGEF & ABB – Sales, marketing, and operations of EHV, HV, and LV equipment.
ABB, Vadodara – Business Unit Head (VP), responsible for complete business operations in India and coordination with headquarters in Zurich.
Cables & Manufacturing
Finolex Cables (Sr. VP) – Handled PAN India business for Copper & Optic Fibre Cables.
Metsec Cables, Kenya (CEO) – Led operations across East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania).
Renewable Energy & Engineering
Gensol Engineering (CEO) – Set up greenfield projects and joint ventures in the engineering and renewable energy domain.
Academia Leadership
NMIT – Director (Corporate Relations)
Achievements:Set up Research & Tech Absorption Centre with top industry CEOs and Directors
Collaborations with ABB (Sweden), Siemens, Udjan (Green Hydrogen), Dassault (France)
Strengthened industry partnerships and student placement readiness
