Ashley Thekkekara
About Ashley Thekkekara
Ashley Thekkekara serves as the President of Strategic Initiatives at FLEETCOR, where she has worked in various leadership roles since 2009. She holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, and possesses expertise in supplier management, marketing analytics, and business process re-engineering.
Current Role at FLEETCOR
Ashley Thekkekara serves as the President of Strategic Initiatives at FLEETCOR, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on driving strategic projects that align with the company's goals. Her responsibilities include overseeing various initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer engagement.
Previous Positions at FLEETCOR
Ashley Thekkekara has held multiple leadership roles at FLEETCOR. She was the President of North America Local Fuel Cards from 2017 to 2018, and prior to that, she served as the Chief Operating Officer for North America Fuel Cards from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as SVP Revenue and Risk Management Fuel Cards from 2011 to 2016, and as SVP Transformation for the Brazil Toll Business from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Thekkekara holds a B Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and an MBA in Finance and Systems from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Her expertise includes supplier selection and management, business process re-engineering, and marketing analytics, which she applies to enhance business strategies and customer relations.
Career Background
Ashley Thekkekara began her career at ICICI Bank Ltd as an Assistant Manager in Personal Financial Services from 1998 to 2001. She then transitioned to Capital One, where she held various positions, including Sr. Operations Manager in Recoveries and Strategic Infrastructure, and Business Director for Small Business. She also worked briefly at Standard Chartered Bank as an Assistant Manager in Finance & MIS.
Skills and Interests
Ashley Thekkekara has a strong interest in IT project management and coaching. Her skills in these areas complement her strategic initiatives role, enabling her to lead teams effectively and drive project success. She utilizes data-driven insights in marketing analytics to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes.