Ankur Garg - Head of Commercialization

Q: Where is Ankur based?

Ankur is based in Jaipur, India and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Ankur speak?

Ankur speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ankur have?

Ankur has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Ankur has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Ankur may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ankur's latest experience?

Ankur's most recent position is Head of Commercialization at Direct Carbon AB .

Q: What companies has Ankur worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ankur has worked for Direct Carbon AB , Carbominer LLC , CIED B.V. , and Self-Employed .

Q: Which industries is Ankur most experienced in?

Ankur is most experienced in industries like Education , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance . Ankur also has some experience in Agriculture , Food and Beverage , and Cosmetics .

Q: Which business areas is Ankur most experienced in?

Ankur is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Strategy , and Sales . Ankur also has some experience in Finance , Operations , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Ankur worked in recently?

Ankur has recently worked in industries like Education , Banking and Finance , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Ankur worked in recently?

Ankur has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Marketing , and Finance .

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Jaipur, India

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Experience

Nov 2023 - Oct 2025

2 years

Sweden

Head of Commercialization

Direct Carbon AB

Led global commercialization of Direct Carbon's DAC technology, which enabled decarbonization strategy for indoor farms to transition from fossil-based CO₂ to sustainable air-captured CO₂.
Established 15+ high-value partnerships across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, placing the company in a leading position within clean-tech for agriculture.
Represented the organization in 5+ leading global events held for the industry, such as Greentech Amsterdam, Indoor Ag-Con Las Vegas, VertiFarm Dortmund, and Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia.
Scanned and analyzed regulatory frameworks, emerging trends, and existing CO₂ solutions across global market to align Direct Carbon’s offerings with regional needs and strengthen its value proposition.
Designed subscription-based CO₂-as-a-service model, making DAC accessible for small and mid-scale growers.
Successfully developed and delivered commercial frameworks to accelerate the adoption among 10+ CEA growers.

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

10 months

Ukraine

Strategy Consultant

Carbominer LLC

Conducted deep-dive market, regulatory, and competitive analyses to determine emerging opportunities within the DAC ecosystem.
Collaborated with leadership to craft the strategic initiatives, including EU and US go-to-market programs targeting CEA applications.
Designed and implemented a dual-phase market entry roadmap that included the integration of DAC and micro-climate monitoring systems.
Credited with developing commercial decks and ROI-based business cases that supported fundraising and partnership initiatives.

Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 5 months

Netherlands

Business Development Director

CIED B.V.

Guided food brands, manufacturers, NGOs, and certification bodies in building sustainable and transparent supply chains.
Led the integration of blockchain for enhanced traceability and trust in agri-food systems.
Established strategic partnerships that increased visibility and ESG alignment within the partner networks.

Jan 2016 - Jun 2021

5 years 6 months

Germany

Freelance Startup Consultant

Self-Employed

Provided business development and growth consultancy to startups in the space of eCommerce, SaaS, HealthTech, FinTech, and EdTech.
Market expansion was enabled through strategic planning, product positioning, and presentations to investors.
Supported global founders in refining business models, pitch strategy, and revenue frameworks for scalability at early stages.

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Global Business Development & Partnership Manager

Payleven GmbH (Now SumUp)

Spearheaded international partnerships with Intel and Apple, expanding mPOS presence to 100,000+ Intel referral partners and 40+ Apple retail stores.
Managed global business operations in coordination with country teams and senior executives.
Achieved greater market penetration by co-marketing and joint distribution efforts.

Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Business Developer & CRM Manager

Salonmeister GmbH (Now Treatwell)

Designed and executed customer retention campaigns to increase engagement from 15% to 35% using data-driven cohort analyses.
Improved CRM workflows and automated reporting for better client lifetime value and subscription renewals.

Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

3 months

Bangkok, Thailand

Business Development Intern

Alpha Founders Capital

Designed market growth strategies that expanded operations from one to four APAC countries.
Conducted feasibility studies and partnership outreach for cross-border SaaS launches.

Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

3 years

Jaipur, India

Co-Founder

Nascent Edutech Pvt. Ltd.

Co-founded an EdTech venture providing 10,000+ 2D/3D animated K12 learning videos to schools.
Led sales, marketing, and operational strategy to drive rapid adoption in smart classroom solutions.
Managed a 25-person cross-functional team that included content developers, designers, and technical producers.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Agriculture, Food and Beverage, and Energy.

Education

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Agriculture

Food and Beverage

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Strategy, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

Marketing

Strategy

Sales

Finance

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Summary

International strategic commercial leader with more than 15 years of experience in Climate Technology, DAC, SaaS, and FinTech, with a proven track record in building global go-to-market strategies, driving commercial partnerships, and scaling innovative technologies across Europe, North America, and Asia. Translating cutting-edge climate and clean-tech solutions into sustainable business growth is my personal passion.

Skills

Commercial Strategy & Business Growth
Project Planning & Cross-Functional Management
Go-To-Market Leadership
Business Case Modelling & Revenue Optimization
Sustainability Partnerships & Alliances
Co₂ Capture, Climate Tech & Clean Energy Solutions
Market Expansion & Global Scaling
Hubspot Crm: Expert
Powerpoint: Expert
Excel: Expert
Ai Tools: Expert

Languages

Hindi

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration, General Management · General Management · Leipzig, Germany · 2.0 (Gut)

Jul 2005 - Jun 2009

University of Rajasthan

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science · Computer Science · Jaipur, India · Graduated with Distinction (69.17%)

Certifications & licenses

Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

University of Edinburgh

Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

UNDP & Duke University

Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

University of Maryland

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Education 8.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 6 (Germany, Sweden, Ukraine, Netherlands, Thailand, +1)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Commercialization, Strategy Consultant, Business Development Director

Main industries Education, Banking and Finance, Information Technology

Main business areas Marketing, Strategy, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Ankur based?

Ankur is based in Jaipur, India and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Ankur speak?

Ankur speaks the following languages: Hindi (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Ankur have?

Ankur has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Ankur has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Ankur may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ankur be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ankur would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Commercialization, Strategy Consultant, Business Development Director.

What is Ankur's latest experience?

Ankur's most recent position is Head of Commercialization at Direct Carbon AB.

What companies has Ankur worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ankur has worked for Direct Carbon AB, Carbominer LLC, CIED B.V., and Self-Employed.

Which industries is Ankur most experienced in?

Ankur is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance. Ankur also has some experience in Agriculture, Food and Beverage, and Cosmetics.

Which business areas is Ankur most experienced in?

Ankur is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Sales. Ankur also has some experience in Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Ankur worked in recently?

Ankur has recently worked in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Ankur worked in recently?

Ankur has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Finance.

What is Ankur's education?

Ankur holds a Master in General Management from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor in Computer Science from University of Rajasthan.

Does Ankur have any certificates?

Ankur has 3 certificates. These include: Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage, Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs, and Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace.

What is the availability of Ankur?

Ankur is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ankur?

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