Ashwin Chari Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Building a portfolio of quality Deep-tech Ventures and Spin-offs from Nanyang Technological University’s Research

Singapore

Representative of NTUitive on the Board of the spin-off

Singapore

Teach a core course for Undergrads “Technology and World Change” (Tech industry dynamics, Strategy)

Singapore

Advising the Exec Leadership team on commercial set up, strategic partnerships, global expansion strategy/execution plans and supporting them on other commercial/funding initiatives

Singapore

Supporting this Social Enterprise in their expansion (Healthcare access in S.E Asia) and in building a cross-country Data Analytics business

Singapore

Leading the Philips Philippines business (HealthTech); Handling full P&L responsibility managing Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Project management, Customer Service, HR/Finance/Legal/Quality and RegulatoryCountry Leader responsibility also covered large Global Business Services team (in-house BPO)Have managed the full Sales cycle (Business Development to Delivery, Installation & Commissioning and Customer Service) of Hardware, Software, Services and Solutions e.g., Design, Financing to Public and Private customersDefined a multi-year turnaround and growth plan, secured resources and executed plan to increase Philips coverage & competitiveness across the country and to boost local capabilities; Significant FY 2019 MAT share/increase: Cardiovascular (defended #1 share), Ultrasound (5%↑), Monitoring, Analytics & Therapeutic Care (6%↑)Created strategic partnerships with priority private hospitals, with new players in white spaces (e.g., Primary Care Clinics). Amplified these through press, online, TV content showcasing thought leadership/ entrepreneurial mindset, Philips local innovation

Philippines

Led the Philips Healthcare business (portfolio ranging from Diagnostic Imaging & Image guided therapy to Connected Care and Healthcare informatics) in the Philippines"Double-hatting" with Regional role (Head of Strategy and New Business Development)

Singapore

Member of Regional Leadership team, reporting to the CEO of the RegionCreated, managed multi-billion Euro APAC growth plan during the strategic planning process for 4 years, translated this into initiatives & measurable KPIs; Led country strategy deep-dives to “move the needle” & to drive execution disciplineLed Healthcare M&A target evaluation & end-to-end execution regionally; Successfully executed a regional acquisition (Post Merger Integration completed)Set up a Corporate Venturing arm, a co-investment alliance with EDBI, to accelerate local innovation in Digital Health. Led the execution of the first joint investment deal with EDBI and steered other investments into healthtech startupsVenture Building: Led team in the commercialization of new business lines (incubating internal "start-ups") focusing on Business model innovation; Team launched new m-Health solution, Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring (MOM) in South East Asia to address maternal and child mortality challenges

Finland

Member of Nokia Global Sales and Marketing Leadership teamMember of Nokia Global Strategy Leadership teamFacilitated a Strategy Refresh for a Region covering ~3bn people & 71 countries with “where to play” and “how to win” playbooks; Led to fact-based approach for resource allocationMentored and built competency in our internal consulting team’s “Sales & Marketing practice”; Several practitioners were offered attractive Line positions in Sales & Marketing

Helsinki, Finland

Member of Global Markets and Strategy Leadership teamsReporting to the Head of Corporate Strategy and in matrix to the Head of Markets (Global COO)Led the planning and execution of a major Global re-org (with the Global COO); Re-org was planned in 6 weeks, executed in 12 weeks with results outperforming expectations (Opex reduction, Simplification, Flexibility, Business continuity)

Singapore

Member of Leadership team, Nokia South-East Asia Pacific (region spanning Bangladesh, SEA, ANZ); Reporting to the Global Head of Strategy and BD (Markets)Successfully managed the Strategy development for the region (Annual Operating Plan); Detailed plans and initiatives helped deliver double-digit growth in 2010-2011 despite tough market and competitive conditionsSupported Indonesia, the largest country in the region, to formalize its 12-18 month Mobile Phones portfolio requirements (plan aligned with the Nokia Mobile Phones CEO)Co-developed plan to re-scale a Country with ~200million consumers and then supported the execution of its turnaround plan

Work spanning predominantly Hi-tech & Telecom (equipment manufacturers and service providers), Travel and Logistics industries. Geographies covered extensively include Australia, South East Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore), India, Europe and the USExamples of projects include Developing a multi-billion USD Technology investment plan for a large Sovereign Wealth FundDeveloping a comprehensive sales and marketing turnaround plan for a telecom manufacturerCreating a macro-economic tradelane forecast for a global logistics leader and developing strategic growth implicationsDeveloping and executing a Capex and Opex optimization program for a wireless telecom player

Designed core network to successfully launch Singapore's 3rd wireless player (and then most advanced wireless network)Led Core Network team that selected 3G infrastructure supplier ($200 million contract overall); Led Core Network due-diligence for overseas acquisitionLed team that designed and built $8 million Innovation Lab in a record 55 days

Mba, Marketing And Strategy

Activities and Societies: President, INDEVOR - INSEAD Development Organization Consulting ClubGeneral Management

B.Eng, Electrical

Activities and Societies: Cricket & Tennis teams, President - Indian Social and Cultural ClubSingapore Airlines International Full.