Aashita Agarwal
About Aashita Agarwal
Aashita Agarwal is a Manager at KPMG India, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in international relations and development studies, along with a strong interest in literature and cultural policy.
Work at KPMG India
Aashita Agarwal has been employed at KPMG India since 2016, progressing through various roles. She started as a Consultant from 2016 to 2019, then served as Assistant Manager from 2019 to 2021. Currently, she holds the position of Manager, a role she has occupied since 2021. All her positions have been based in the Chandigarh Area, India.
Education and Expertise
Aashita Agarwal has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English from Lady Shri Ram College for Women from 2011 to 2014. She furthered her studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Development Studies from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a PG Diploma in Conflict Transformation and Peace Building at the same institution from 2013 to 2014. Aashita also holds a certificate in International Relations and International Political Economy from King's College London, which she completed in 2013.
Background
Aashita Agarwal has a varied professional background that includes roles in different organizations. She worked as an Executive Officer at Reliance Group of Companies for a brief period in 2016. Prior to her tenure at KPMG, she held internships at the Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission and Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, she served as a Team Leader at Pandit Gaya Prasad Awasthi Charitable Trust from 2015 to 2016 and volunteered at Laxmi Gram Udyog Seva Samiti in 2011.
Interests and Skills
Aashita Agarwal has a keen interest in Shakespeare, classical literature, and modern fan-produced content. She is particularly focused on the influence of culture on policy and Asian studies. In addition to her academic pursuits, she engages in creative activities such as painting, sketching, and acting. Aashita possesses skills in directing, voice work, and debate, which complement her interests in the arts and humanities.