Ashish Chawla
About Ashish Chawla
Ashish Chawla is a General Manager at Ouster in the Middle East, with extensive experience in management roles across various companies in the technology sector. He has a background in electronics and telecommunications, holding a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Amravati University.
Current Role at Ouster
Ashish Chawla serves as the General Manager for the Middle East at Ouster since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the region. His responsibilities include managing customer relations and driving sales growth. Chawla's leadership contributes to Ouster's objectives in the competitive lidar technology market.
Previous Experience at Quanergy
Chawla held the position of Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Central Asia, and India at Quanergy from 2019 to 2021. His tenure included a focus on expanding the company's market presence in these regions. He also served as General Manager for the same areas for a brief period in 2019, demonstrating his capability in managing diverse markets.
Career Background in Dubai
Chawla has extensive experience in Dubai, having worked in various managerial roles. He was the Divisional Manager at Al Futtaim Technologies from 2010 to 2016 and the Operations Manager at interTouch from 2002 to 2005. He also served as Sales and Operations Director at Omnix from 2005 to 2010 and as Regional Sales Director at Avigilon from 2016 to 2019.
Educational Background
Chawla completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications at Amravati University from 1991 to 1995. He also attended Frank Anthony Public School in Delhi. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and management.
Skills and Expertise
Chawla possesses expertise in profit center management, enterprise sales, and marketing. He demonstrates strong capabilities in channel and product management, as well as managing strategic customer relations. His leadership skills enable him to effectively lead teams towards achieving corporate goals and developing products based on market analysis.