Ashwani Kumar
About Ashwani Kumar
Ashwani Kumar currently serves in the Group Ethics Office at Tata Sons Private Limited, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in compliance, ethics, and forensic investigations, having held various positions at prominent firms including PwC and KPMG.
Work at Tata Group
Ashwani Kumar has been working at Tata Group since 2016, initially as part of the Ethics Office at Tata Sky Limited until 2018. He then transitioned to Tata Sons Private Limited, where he has served in the Group Ethics Office for six years. His role involves spearheading compliance monitoring and reporting mechanisms across the organization, as well as conducting training programs on ethics and the code of conduct for employees.
Previous Experience at PwC India
Prior to his current role, Ashwani Kumar held multiple positions at PwC India. He served as an Associate Director for one year from 2015 to 2016 and worked as a Manager from 2013 to 2015. His experience at PwC included consulting and management roles, where he contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ashwani Kumar holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Symbiosis International University, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also attended the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business for the Tata Group Executive Leadership Seminar in 2020. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications from CMR Institute of Technology.
Certifications and Professional Affiliations
Ashwani Kumar is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - International and holds certifications in Information Security and Ethical Hacking. He is also an associate member of the Certified Fraud Examiner, reflecting his expertise in compliance and forensic investigation.
International Experience and Investigative Work
Ashwani Kumar has extensive international experience, having worked in countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Ghana, Uganda, Republic of Congo, and Democratic Republic of Congo. He has led investigations into various cases of fraud and misconduct, including financial impropriety and bribery, and has worked on the monitor program for DOJ/SEC deferred prosecution agreements related to FCPA violations.