Pushkaraj Apte

Pushkaraj completed his post-graduation in Microbiology from University of Pune. His

initial work experience in sales, marketing and training complements his outdoor
experience of 25 years. He completed the internship program in process work with
Indian Society for Individual and Social Development in 2001.

He is a certified practitioner for the application of psychometric instruments like FIRO-B,

MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and CPI260 (Californai Psychological Inventory).

He is now based in Pune and consults organizational development projects. These

include developing a strategic road map for HR functions, training in soft skills,
conducting 360 degree feedback modules, etc.

Pushkaraj has been a keen outdoor enthusiast. He has done extensive trekking and
mountaineering in Sahyadri and Himalay since 1979 and participated in several rock
climbing expeditions in Sahyadri. He has completed an introductory course in whitewater
rafting and kayaking. Since 1989, he has worked on more than 400 outdoor
developmental programs for various corporate groups in India, Oman and Dubai.
Pushkaraj has also facilitated personal growth labs for B-school students.

Some of his significant assignments have been with –

• Pharmaceuticals – Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt, Pfizer, Orchid

• Consumer Goods - Godrej Group of industries, Hindustan Unilever, Planet M,
Arvind Mills
• Media - Times of India, Radio Mirchi, Sony TV
• Banking and Finance - Citibank, Centurion Bank of Punjab, Standard Chartered
Bank, Magma Fincorp
• Engineering - L&T, Siemens, Tata Motors, Eicher Motors, Tata Power, Forbes
Marshall, Cummins
• Telecom - Tata Teleservices, Hutch, Airtel
• IT and ITES - Kanbay, Cap Gemini, EXL
• Hospitality - Oberoi Mumbai, Oberoi Udaivilas, Trident Bandra-Kurla, Taj Group of
Hotels, Delhi International Airport Ltd.
• Oil and Energy – Bharat Petroleum, British Gas
• Others – KPMG, CRY – Child Relief and You.

These workshops have addressed various objectives like team building, leadership,
managing change and induction of new trainees. In addition to conducting
developmental workshops, Pushkaraj also designs and conducts diagnostic studies for
organizations.

For Contact – consult@pushkarajapte.com

When not at work, Pushkaraj spends his time in photography and writing, some of which
can be seen on www.express-explore.blogspot.com