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Anil Kumar
Head of Product Management at McKinsey & Company
Anil Kumar is an experienced product management professional currently serving as the Head of Product Management at McKinsey & Company in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.1 He has held this position since June 2019, where he leads product teams building Enterprise Pricing Strategy and Promotion Optimization products for the Marketing & Sales practice, specifically under the Periscope umbrella of products.1
Professional Experience
Prior to his role at McKinsey, Anil Kumar has had a diverse career in product management and entrepreneurship:
- Vice President Product Management at Napier Healthcare (April 2017 - May 2019)
- Founder and CEO of SmartRx (August 2012 - March 2017)
- Co-Founder of Pragna Technologies (February 2010 - January 2015)
- Vice President Products at Realcom Inc (April 2008 - March 2010)
- Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer at AskMe Corporation (June 2004 - April 2008)
Expertise and Achievements
Anil Kumar has demonstrated expertise in:
- Product leadership in marketing and sales
- Big data analytics and AI/ML techniques
- Enterprise software development
- Healthcare technology innovation
- Entrepreneurship and startup management
His career highlights include successfully building and selling SmartRx, which was acquired by Medcall in 2017, and winning several awards including ET Power of Ideas, Tie 50, and GSF Select 12.1
Skills and Approach
Anil Kumar is described as a "splendid hybrid of good engineer and excellent business manager" who is also a "great team player" and "creative entrepreneur".1 His experience spans across various industries, including healthcare, knowledge management, and enterprise software, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in product management roles.
