Ashwin Kini is an experienced business development professional who has worked in a variety of roles across different organizations. He has an MBA in Marketing & Leadership from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and a PGDip in Turbomachinery and Strategic Management from the University of Sussex. Additionally, he has two engineering degrees from Mangalore University and Manipal Institute of Technology.

Most recently, Kini served as the India country lead for the AI & Analytics practice at Cognizant Digital Business. Prior to that, he was their India Commercial Lead. In his career, he has also held positions as the Channel Sales Manager for SE Asia at CustomerXPs Software Private Limited, Alliances & Partnerships at iCreate Software, Manager of Business Development and Strategy at Invenger Technologies, Inc., and Associate - IT Practice at Corporate Executive Board. He began his career as a Project Engineer at Gemini Graphics Pvt. Ltd and a Business Development Executive at Lasersoft Infosystems Limited.

Kini's background and experience demonstrate his expertise in business development, strategic planning, and partnerships across different organizations. With his experience in leading India-based teams at Cognizant, he has a strong understanding of the country's business landscape. His education in marketing and leadership is also evident in his focus on setting achievable goals and handling conflicts while maintaining communication and integrity.