Aarti Bhandwale
About Aarti Bhandwale
Aarti Bhandwale serves as the Head of Operations for Strategic Markets at ThoughtWorks, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in finance and operations, she is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Aarti Bhandwale serves as the Head of Operations for Strategic Markets at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and initiatives that drive business performance in strategic markets. She is also a member of the India operations leadership team, contributing to the company's overall operational effectiveness. Prior to this role, she worked as a Revenue Management Specialist at ThoughtWorks since 2015, where she focused on optimizing revenue processes.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Before becoming the Head of Operations, Aarti Bhandwale held the position of Chief of Staff to the Managing Directors at ThoughtWorks from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure, she collaborated on significant business strategies and plans for both regional and global teams across various organizational functions. Additionally, she played roles in Demand Operations for the India region, leveraging her operational instincts for complex setups.
Professional Background
Aarti Bhandwale has a diverse professional background that includes roles in financial planning and control at Allianz SE in Singapore, and as an Assistant Manager Finance at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance in Pune from 2007 to 2011. She also gained experience as a Financial Analyst at Ernst & Young in Bengaluru. Her early career included a summer internship at Britannia Industries Limited in Bengaluru.
Education and Qualifications
Aarti Bhandwale completed her MBA in Finance at The Oxford College of Business Management, Bangalore University, from 2004 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore University, which she earned from 2000 to 2003. Her foundational education was completed at National Public School.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Aarti Bhandwale is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She actively seeks opportunities to contribute positively to her organization and create a meaningful impact in this area. Her commitment to these values is reflected in her collaborative work and leadership within ThoughtWorks.