With over two decades of rich professional experience, Ninad Patil stands at the forefront of transformative leadership and strategic negotiation coaching in India. Based in Mumbai, he has dedicated his career to elevating the negotiation competencies of emerging leaders and seasoned professionals across India’s top corporations.
Industry Expertise
Ninad’s journey began with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which laid the groundwork for his expansive career. His expertise spans across vital business functions such as supply chain management, tenders, contracts, sales, procurement, and infrastructure development. With a profound understanding of the techno-commercial domain, Ninad has played pivotal roles in leading organizations across Mumbai and India, contributing to significant growth and innovation.
He spent 18 defining years at Tata Steel and Bennett Coleman, where he honed his negotiation expertise in high-stakes, complex business environments — experience that now forms the backbone of the MINT Negotiation Programs.
Empowering Leaders Across India
His commitment to professional growth is not just about imparting knowledge but fostering a culture of impactful learning. Through his workshops and coaching sessions in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Bengaluru, Ninad has empowered over 300 professionals, instilling in them the core negotiation and performance skills necessary to navigate and excel in the complex landscape of modern business.
Social Impact and Entrepreneurship
Beyond the corporate arena, Ninad’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a full-scale food processing venture in Maharashtra that reflects his dedication to social impact. This venture has generated sustainable employment for over 50 tribal women and created new opportunities for more than 25 farmers in Maharashtra.
A Vision for Negotiation in India
Specializing in Strategic Business Negotiations, Ninad has a unique talent for merging assertive communication, feedback techniques, interpersonal dynamics, and networking skills. His approach to coaching is rooted in experiential learning, ensuring that the value delivered extends beyond the session and into the very fabric of an individual’s professional conduct.
The MINT Negotiation Programs are today recognized as one of India’s most impactful negotiation training interventions — delivering measurable outcomes for sales teams, procurement leaders, and CXOs across Mumbai and India.