Ashwin Avasarala

Ashwin Avasarala is an Analytics Engagement Leader at Koch Industries, specializing in supply chain, pricing, and digital transformation.12 He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, which he completed in 2018.1

Professional Background

Ashwin has a background in management consulting and analytics strategy. His expertise includes:

• Client management
• Team building
• Analytics strategy implementation

At Koch Industries, Ashwin has been involved in various projects and initiatives. In October 2021, he posted about recruiting for his team, indicating his leadership role within the organization.3

Education and Skills

• MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Class of 2018)1
• Background in theater and improv, including training at Second City's conservatory1

Personal Life

Ashwin is married to Jasmine Kwong, who is also a Booth alumna (Class of 2016). Their relationship and eventual marriage have strong ties to their time at the University of Chicago:

• They met while starting an arts club at Booth, which later became the Creative Culture Club (now Studio Booth)1
• They got married on November 1, 2020, in an outdoor ceremony at Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chicago's Chinatown1

Ashwin values open communication in relationships and sees his partnership with Jasmine as one where both are "fellow leaders who are both driven and ambitious".1

Interests and Initiatives

During his time at Booth, Ashwin demonstrated an interest in combining business with creative pursuits:

• He started the Creative Muse Group, focusing on performance and storytelling1
• He participated in the Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)1

Ashwin's background in theater and improv influences his approach to business, believing that the business world can learn from these creative disciplines.1