Ashish Mittal Named Director of Public Sector at Autodesk India

02 Jun 2025 CW Team

His current remit includes leading the public sector sales team and driving business development activities across public sector initiatives. He will collaborate closely with stakeholders and leaders across India and APAC to enhance Autodesk's presence and strategic partnerships in the public sector landscape.

“The public sector is a key focus area for Autodesk, and Ashish’s deep expertise in government modernization programs will be instrumental in strengthening our commitment to this segment. Ashish’s leadership will help us deepen our engagement and drive meaningful impact across India’s public infrastructure initiatives,” said Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, APAC & Japan, Autodesk.

Commenting on his new role, Mittal said, “Autodesk is an exciting place to be in, particularly at a transformative time like this. India's public sector is embracing digital transformation at an accelerated pace, and I am thrilled to be a part of this journey. With Autodesk’s cutting-edge technology solutions, we aim to empower government institutions in advancing the Government of India’s Viksit Bharat agenda. Our focus will be on enabling the development of resilient, future-ready infrastructure that will continue to serve the needs of communities nationwide.”

Ashish holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, providing him with a strong technical foundation that complements his deep expertise in government sales, business planning, partner management, and people development. Over the course of his career, he has held leadership roles at renowned organizations including Zenith, HCL, Oracle, Microsoft, Adobe, and ESRI India. His track record reflects a consistent ability to build and scale businesses, drive sustained profitability, and foster long-standing client and partner relationships, particularly within the public sector landscape.

Autodesk, announced the appointment of Ashish Kumar Mittal as the Director of Public Sector for India and SAARC. With over three decades of experience in the IT industry, Ashish brings a deep understanding of government engagement, digital transformation initiatives, and strategic public sector partnerships. In his new role, he will lead Autodesk’s public sector strategy and execution across India. His current remit includes leading the public sector sales team and driving business development activities across public sector initiatives. He will collaborate closely with stakeholders and leaders across India and APAC to enhance Autodesk's presence and strategic partnerships in the public sector landscape.“The public sector is a key focus area for Autodesk, and Ashish’s deep expertise in government modernization programs will be instrumental in strengthening our commitment to this segment. Ashish’s leadership will help us deepen our engagement and drive meaningful impact across India’s public infrastructure initiatives,” said Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, APAC & Japan, Autodesk.Commenting on his new role, Mittal said, “Autodesk is an exciting place to be in, particularly at a transformative time like this. India's public sector is embracing digital transformation at an accelerated pace, and I am thrilled to be a part of this journey. With Autodesk’s cutting-edge technology solutions, we aim to empower government institutions in advancing the Government of India’s Viksit Bharat agenda. Our focus will be on enabling the development of resilient, future-ready infrastructure that will continue to serve the needs of communities nationwide.”Ashish holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, providing him with a strong technical foundation that complements his deep expertise in government sales, business planning, partner management, and people development. Over the course of his career, he has held leadership roles at renowned organizations including Zenith, HCL, Oracle, Microsoft, Adobe, and ESRI India. His track record reflects a consistent ability to build and scale businesses, drive sustained profitability, and foster long-standing client and partner relationships, particularly within the public sector landscape.

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