From the bustling streets of India to the dynamic markets of the Middle East and the structured environments of the United Kingdom, my professional journey has been nothing short of an adventure. I am Ashish, an accomplished leader with a passion for driving organizational success through strategic planning, sales and marketing, finance, supply chain management, IT implementations, program management, software development, and customer service.Currently, I am a Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat, where I lead the Microsoft technology consulting practice. My career spans over a decade, including seven years as a director and extensive consulting experience with a Big 4 firm. From 2010 to 2019, I honed my entrepreneurial skills, managing country-level operations, restructuring business models, forging strategic partnerships and alliances, and implementing cost control measures. My ability to navigate cultural and organizational diversity has been a cornerstone of my success.As a Gen-X leader, I pride myself on being an exceptional motivator, adept at attracting and managing top talent across Baby Boomers and Millennials. My insights and experiences have made me a sought-after speaker at industry events and conferences nationwide.Beyond professional work, I am deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders. My involvement with Prarambh, the flagship event of Saksham at IIM Udaipur, has allowed me to guide numerous startups. Since 2009, I have been teaching to better understand Millennials and Gen-Z in the workplace. As a faculty member in information systems at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), I teach MBA students about business intelligence, business applications, cloud computing, digital transformation, IT strategy, and mobility.When I am not immersed in work, I cherish spending time with my family. I am an avid movie enthusiast, a music lover, a bridge player, and a fiction reader. These activities provide me with a balanced perspective and fuel my creativity and strategic thinking.