Ashish Sharma
About Ashish Sharma
Ashish Sharma serves as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Operations at SimplePractice, bringing extensive experience in corporate strategy and business transformation. His career includes leadership roles at notable companies such as Rakuten, Affirm, and Gap, where he has demonstrated expertise in driving growth and building high-performing teams.
Work at SimplePractice
Ashish Sharma currently serves as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Operations at SimplePractice. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and operational efficiency in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves overseeing business operations and implementing strategies that drive growth and transformation within the organization.
Previous Experience in Corporate Strategy
Prior to his current role, Ashish Sharma worked at several notable companies in corporate strategy positions. He was the Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Rakuten Rewards from 2018 to 2019 and served as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Rakuten from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & Insights at Gap from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on strategic planning and insights generation.
Investment Banking Background
Ashish Sharma began his career in investment banking as an Associate in Leveraged Finance at Merrill Lynch in 2006. He worked in this role for 11 months in New York, gaining experience in financial analysis and deal structuring before transitioning to corporate strategy roles.
Education and Expertise
Ashish Sharma holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, which he completed from 1998 to 2002. He also earned an MBA in General Management and Finance from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business between 2005 and 2007. His expertise includes driving business transformation and profitable growth through effective revenue-generating systems and processes.
Leadership and Team Building
Ashish Sharma has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout his career, particularly in building high-performing teams. He emphasizes nurturing team members with empathy, autonomy, and a positive work environment. His ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure settings has been a significant aspect of his professional journey.