Mr. Rahul Kumar
Achiever's Success Story
Mr. Rahul Kumar’s mantra for success is simple yet profound: any innovation should be meaningful to the customer, beneficial to the business, and feasible with technology
With 24 years of professional experience, Mr. Rahul Kumar has built a distinguished career in engineering and leadership. Holding dual engineering degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Plastic & Sheetmetal Technology, along with an MBA, he has had the privilege of working with globally renowned organizations such as Whirlpool Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, and Eureka Forbes Ltd in various leadership roles.
Currently, he serves as the Global Head of R&D for Wellbeing and Small Domestic Product Line at AB Electrolux. Located at its global headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, in this role, he manages a large, highly skilled, and motivated team located around the world. He says- “my extensive work across India, the USA, Germany, Spain, China, and Sweden has enriched me with diverse cultural knowledge, which I leverage to drive innovation and excellence.”
He is passionate about promoting Consumer-Driven Innovation, Value Design, and Sustainability, and creating meaningful product solutions that enhance customers’ lives at home. His expertise spans floor, water, and air treatment, as well as various other home appliance products from cooking to comfort. Throughout his career, he has developed a wide range of products, from low-cost to super-premium, always with the singular goal of bringing a smile to customers’ faces when they first see the product.
His mantra for success is simple yet profound: any innovation should be meaningful to the customer, beneficial to the business, and feasible with technology. He strives to see his creations in customers’ homes, not just in any technology or science museums. This customer-centric approach has been the cornerstone of his career, driving him to continuously innovate and deliver products that truly make a difference in the lives of consumers and bring immediate value.