Aardra Chandra Mouli
About Aardra Chandra Mouli
Aardra Chandra Mouli is a Founding Curator and Doctoral Student at UCL School of Management, specializing in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. She has a diverse background in management, marketing, and biochemistry, with experience in various organizations and recognition as a British Council Future Leader Fellow.
Work at Global Shapers Community
Aardra Chandra Mouli serves as the Founding Curator at the Global Shapers Community, specifically in the Trivandrum Hub. In this role, she engages with young leaders to address local and global challenges through collaborative initiatives. The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum, aimed at empowering young people to create positive change in their communities.
Education and Expertise
Aardra holds a Master of Science in Management from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, completed in 2013. She also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering from the University of Kerala. Additionally, she studied Entrepreneurship at UCL and Leadership at the University of Cambridge. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategy and entrepreneurship.
Background
Aardra Chandra Mouli began her academic journey at Carmel Girls' Higher Secondary School in Trivandrum, where she studied from 1993 to 2007. She then pursued her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering from 2007 to 2011. Her professional career includes various roles in marketing, strategy, and innovation across multiple organizations.
Achievements
Aardra has been recognized as a British Council Future Leader Fellow, highlighting her leadership potential and commitment to making a difference. In 2019, she participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), which further expanded her global perspective and networking opportunities. She is also the founder of Aeka Biochemicals, a company dedicated to biochemical innovations.
Professional Experience
Aardra has held various positions throughout her career. She worked as a Product Executive (Trainee) at Terumo Penpol Limited and as a Junior Consultant at TGL Consultants, focusing on marketing strategy and innovation. Additionally, she has experience as a Marketing Intern at HLL LIFECARE LIMITED. Currently, she is a Doctoral Student at UCL School of Management and serves as a Mentor for Enterprise Services and Entrepreneurship, Growth and Strategic Partnerships.