Ashish brings over 34 years of professional experience in industrial automation and digitalization, industrial software applications, process technology and energy / renewable energy transition, AI and Autonomous Manufacturing – the Future of Automation. Ashish’s last professional engagement was at Honeywell, where he spearheaded Honeywell Automation India Ltd., successfully for over seven years as its Managing Director.

Ashish holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) degree in Electrical & Electronics, from Birla Institute of Technology & Science at Pilani, India.

Ashish began his career as Automation and Process Control Engineer in Honeywell. Over the past three decades, he served at Honeywell in multiple roles of increasing responsibilities. Ashish has work-experience in several geographies including India, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, and the USA. He has worked in various disciplines including project engineering/ delivery, Strategy and Business Development, Sales Leadership, General Management for Profit Centers, Executive Leadership, Corporate Governance, and Board directorships.

Ashish has been recognized for several professional achievements including Honeywell’s highest recognition – the President’s Club Award. Under his leadership, Honeywell Automation was recognized as India’s Best Multi-National Company and was awarded ‘Star MNC of the Year 2019’, by Business Standard. Ashish was also recognized among the top 100 Wealth Creators of India – by Fortune, India (July 2021).