Ashutosh is currently responsible for engaging with the UN and other international organizations to facilitate policy discussions that promote the responsible use of technology. This is achieved through programmatic interventions aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and socio-economic growth while ensuring an enabling innovation ecosystem, inclusion, and a safe, secure, and interoperable internet. Until recently, he was the Director and Country Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy for India and South Asia at Microsoft. He collaborated with the Government, Academia, Industry, and Multilaterals to shape policies that promote technology usage, drive digital inclusion, and ensure innovation and safety in the digital ecosystem. With a career spanning over 37 years, Ashutosh has held positions at Mastercard, Wipro Ltd, Intel India, Shell India Pvt Ltd, NIIT, and the National Dairy Development Board. A graduate of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat, Ashutosh possesses extensive experience in business development, channel management, strategic planning, corporate affairs, government relations, and policy advocacy. Ashutosh is passionate on promoting the use of technology for socio-economic development and enhancing lives through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Ashutosh actively mentors’ startups, coaches students and executives, and is a certified Level 2 NS-NLP Executive and Corporate Coach.