ACG, a global leader in integrated pharmaceutical manufacturing and solutions, has named Nikhil Kulkarni as the Chief Executive Officer of ACG Engineering. Operating from the company’s Pune office, he will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the engineering arm of the business.
Nikhil brings over 20 years of international leadership experience from the automotive industry, with a strong background in global product strategy, business growth, P&L oversight, and full product lifecycle management. In this new role, he will report to Karan Singh, Managing Director of ACG, and will focus on driving innovation in line with the company’s vision of promoting global health.
Throughout his career, Nikhil has held prominent positions in India, the US, Europe, and China at leading firms such as Tata Autocomp Hendrickson Suspension Pvt. Ltd., Minda Corporation Ltd., Faurecia Clean Mobility (FORVIA), and Stoneridge Inc. He has led strategic programs in areas like power electronics, emissions control, safety systems, fuel efficiency, and driver information technologies across a variety of vehicle platforms.
Nikhil Kulkarni holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from Shivaji University, India. He is also certified as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
Speaking on the appointment, Karan Singh said: “We are pleased to welcome Nikhil to ACG. His broad international experience and proven leadership make him an excellent fit to guide ACG Engineering into its next chapter. His insights from the automotive industry will be instrumental in expanding our innovation capabilities and delivering sustainable solutions to our global customers.”
Nikhil Kulkarni commented: “It’s an exciting time to join ACG. I’m eager to work alongside the talented teams across ACG Engineering and contribute to the company’s mission of expanding access to quality medicines and improving health outcomes around the world.”
For over six decades, ACG has provided cutting-edge manufacturing solutions to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies. As the most integrated global provider of oral dosage solutions, ACG offers capsules, barrier packaging, manufacturing equipment, and visual inspection and traceability systems, all designed to meet rigorous international standards. With customers in 138 countries across six continents, ACG continues to build long-standing partnerships focused on solving healthcare challenges and advancing wellness on a global scale.
