Ashwath Rajan
About Ashwath Rajan
Ashwath Rajan serves as the Director of Business Development at YouGov India, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in analytics and consulting, having previously worked at Peel-Works, Nielsen, GfK, and Tech Mahindra.
Work at YouGov
Ashwath Rajan has been serving as the Director of Business Development at YouGov India since 2019. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. His tenure at YouGov has been marked by efforts to enhance the company's market presence in India, leveraging his extensive experience in analytics and consulting.
Previous Experience in Analytics and Consulting
Before joining YouGov, Ashwath Rajan worked at Peel-Works as Associate Director - Analytics and Consulting from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he contributed to data-driven decision-making processes and provided insights that supported business strategies. His career also includes a role as Senior Research Analyst at Nielsen from 2012 to 2014, where he conducted market research and analysis.
Career in Market Research
Ashwath Rajan has a solid background in market research, having worked at GfK as Manager Retail from 2015 to 2017. His responsibilities included managing retail analytics and providing actionable insights to clients. This experience, combined with his earlier role at Nielsen, has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.
Educational Background
Ashwath Rajan holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from the Welingkar Institute of Management, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned an Engineer's Degree in Computers from SIES Graduate School of Technology, completing his studies there from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in business development and analytics.
Early Career Experience
Before advancing into analytics and business development, Ashwath Rajan worked as a Technical Associate at Tech Mahindra from 2008 to 2009. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in technology and project management, which have been beneficial throughout his career.