Kavilash Chawla

Kavilash Chawla is the Founder of Foresight Economics, a financial sector think tank specializing in greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) decision-making with a focus on proprietary research and research-based partnerships. He is also a shareholder and Partner at Bâton Global, a boutique management consulting firm.

With over 20 years of global finance and strategy leadership experience, Kavilash advises companies, investors, and governments on strategic growth, economic development, and capital allocation decisions. He has a proven track record in creating strategies that enhance financial ROI alongside achieving non-financial strategic objectives. His clientele includes prominent organizations such as the United Nations, Deutsche Bank, Principal, and various governments worldwide.

Having a background in entrepreneurship, Kavilash founded Nur Advisors in 2005, a research consultancy that assisted private and public sector clients in cross-border organic and inorganic growth strategies. Under his leadership, the company expanded to have subsidiary offices in Doha, Qatar and South Asia, establishing itself as a key advisory player in the Middle East and Asia before a successful exit in 2010.

Beyond his professional engagements, Kavilash Chawla is actively involved in teaching and mentoring future leaders. He is an angel investor and provides mentorship to startups particularly focusing on business model innovation. Additionally, he has held the position of Global Practitioner in Residence and Visiting Scholar in the International Business Program at Drake University.

Kavilash Chawla holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master of International Affairs in International Finance & Economic Development from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts with a triple major in Economics, History, and Political Science from Drake University.

Throughout his career, Kavilash has held various roles in prestigious organizations including Founder at Foresight Economics, Member of the Board of Trustees at Broadlawns Medical Center, Partner & Shareholder at Bâton Global, Global Practitioner in Residence & Visiting Scholar at Drake University, among others.

Kavilash Chawla's expertise spans across finance, strategy, economic development, entrepreneurship, consulting, and mentoring, making him a well-rounded professional with a diverse skill set and a wealth of experience.

Kavilash Chawla's professional journey showcases his commitment to driving impactful decision-making in the financial sector, fostering growth and development, and shaping future business leaders through mentorship and guidance.