Ashutosh Chadha is responsible for building partnerships with the UN and other international organizations to enable the responsible use of technology through policy and programmatic interventions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals and socio-economic growth, fostering innovation ecosystems, inclusion, and security.
Previously, he was Director and Country Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy for India and South Asia at Microsoft. In this role, he worked closely with government, academia, industry, and multilaterals to help frame policies that deepen technology adoption, drive digital inclusion, and ensure innovation and safety in the digital ecosystem.
Over a 37-year career, Ashutosh has worked with Mastercard, Wipro, Intel India, Shell India, NIIT, and the National Dairy Development Board. A management graduate from the Institute of Rural Management Anand (Gujarat), he has extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, corporate affairs, government relations, and policy advocacy.
A regular speaker at national and international forums, including the WB, WTO, UNICEF, and UNESCO, Ashutosh is passionate about using technology for socio-economic development through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He also mentors startups and coaches students and executives as a certified Level 2 NS-NLP Executive and Corporate Coach.