Nikunji Raithatha, MBA '20

Biography

Nikunj is a Principal at Kaiser Associates, a global strategy consulting firm, where he leads the Operations Practice. He advises private equity funds, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and non-profits on growth and operational strategies to enhance performance and achieve long-term goals. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois, as well as master’s and MBA degrees from Cornell University. Before transitioning into consulting, Nikunj worked as an engineer in the nuclear, oil & gas, and mining industries, where he supported nuclear power plant permitting, developed new products, and managed large-scale industrial construction projects. Building on his experience as an Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow, he has also guided clients in renewable energy, environmental services, and sustainability, helping organizations pursue innovation and impact alongside performance improvement.

Education

Cornell MBA ’20 and MEng ’12
Univ. of Illinois BS ’11