Ajit Kumar Maharana

Manager || Strategy || Sustainability || Ex- Reliance Retail || Ex- Maruti Suzuki | IIM Kozhikode

Role
Manager at PwC
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Ajit Kumar Maharana

Sustainability-focused strategy professional with extensive experience leading ESG, CSRD, and GRI compliance initiatives for global Fortune 500 clients at PwC US Acceleration Center. I specialize in project management, developing sustainability roadmaps, conducting life cycle assessments, and designing renewable energy supply chain solutions across diverse sectors, helping organizations operationalize their sustainability ambitions.Previously, I managed category strategy for Fashion & Lifestyle at JioMart and drove sales and operational excellence at Maruti Suzuki India, earning national awards for performance and innovation. My early career at Coal India Limited saw me lead major safety improvements and production operations. I hold an MBA from IIM Kozhikode and a B.Tech in Mining Engineering from NIT Rourkela, credentials that underpin my holistic approach to sustainability. Passionate about football and social impact, I co-founded an NGO for student mentorship. Let’s connect to collaborate on ESG, supply chain transformation, and sustainable business growth.

Experience

  1. Manager

    PwC

    Jun 2025 — Present

Education

  • De Paul School

    10th

  • Khallikote (Autonomous) College, Berhampur

    Higher Secondary , Science

    2006 — 2008

  • Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

    2015 — 2017

  • National Institute of Technology Rourkela

    Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mining and Mineral Engineering

    2009 — 2013

Skills

  • Matlab
  • C++
  • C
  • Metallurgy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Minerals
  • Engineering
  • Mining
  • Programming
  • Microsoft Excel

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