Ashwin leads learning technology and innovation at Bayer Pharmaceuticals (MAPV). He collaborates across a global and cross-functional remit to embed digital transformation in the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and soft skills to medical products and technical skills. With an innovation remit, Ashwin pioneers AI (including Generative AI) in learning, leading on governance, skills, adoption, and using Generative AI in learning.

Prior to joining Bayer, Ashwin led learning technology at Deloitte UK, as part of a multi-award-winning career in global digital learning. Ashwin has advised across public and private sector organizations, across telecoms and media, sports, transport, medical, and pharmaceutical.

Ashwin holds an MBA and a PhD in learning technology adoption, with cross-disciplinary work in human computer interactions, statistical modelling of learner behavior, related to the endeavors of creating and implementing better learning experiences through the ever-increasing power of technology.