Mohit Kochar
Business Growth & Transformation Executive | CMO | Strategic Alliances | Technology, AI & Engineering Intelligence | Market Creation | Industry & Ecosystem Leadership
KPIT•Bangalore Urban district, India
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Business growth, transformation, and technology leader with 25+ years of experience building markets, scaling businesses, creating industry categories, and translating technology innovation into sustainable growth across B2B and B2C sectors.I have led business, marketing, alliances, transformation, and technology initiatives across KPIT, Bosch, Wipro, TCS, Legrand, and Neilsoft. My experience spans mobility, software, engineering, digital technologies, industrial systems, products, and emerging technology ecosystems.Currently, I serve as CMO & Head of Alliances at KPIT, leading Marketing & Brand, Global Public Affairs, Presales, and Alliances. I also work closely with the CEO and President on strategic growth initiatives, ecosystem development, market positioning, and business transformation programs.During my tenure, KPIT has grown from approximately $50M to over $800M in revenue, strengthening its position as a global leader in software-defined mobility. My focus has been on creating growth platforms, building strategic partnerships, shaping market narratives, enhancing client engagement, and enabling long-term business expansion.Prior to KPIT, at Bosch, I played a key role in creating and scaling India's mobility safety market, contributing to the development of a business opportunity valued at nearly INR 5,000 crore. At Wipro, I was involved in launching and establishing category-leading products. Across my career, I have consistently focused on turning technology leadership into business leadership.My passion lies at the intersection of technology, strategy, innovation, ecosystems, and business transformation. I enjoy helping organizations identify emerging opportunities, develop competitive advantage, build partnerships, and create sustainable growth. Beyond corporate leadership, I actively engage with industry, academic, and policy ecosystems, including NASSCOM, World Economic Forum initiatives, and other global forums. Over the years, I have contributed to discussions and initiatives that have helped shape India's Engineering R&D sector and broader technology landscape.I frequently represent industry perspectives on AI, Engineering Intelligence, Software-Defined Products, Engineering Productivity, Digital Engineering, Product Innovation, Mobility Transformation, and technology-led business models.I have completed executive leadership education at INSEAD and remain passionate about mentoring future leaders, building high-performance teams, and helping organizations create enduring competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving world.
Career Timeline
- KPITCurrentOct 2012–Present· 14 yrs
- Chief Marketing OfficerCurrentJul 2024–Present
- Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice PresidentJul 2024–Present
- Vice President and Head - Global Marketing. Branding and Pre-SalesJul 2019–Jul 2024
- Global Marketing & Corporate Affairs Head - Engineering Services & ProductsDec 2012–Jul 2024
- Director Marketing - Product Engineering Services, Products and PlatformsOct 2012–Jul 2024
- Aug 2010–Oct 2012· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Head, Marketing CommunicationsAug 2010–Oct 2012
- May 2007–Jul 2010· 3 yrs 2 mos
- Senior Manager, MarketingMay 2007–Jul 2010
- 2005–May 2007· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Manager- branding and corporate communication2005–May 2007
- 2005–2006· 1 yr
- Assistant Manager, Marketing2005–2006
- May 2000–Jun 2003· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Manager, ProductMay 2000–Jun 2003
Education
MBA
Marketing
Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityBachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Electrical
Saurashtra University