Ashwani Bhargava is the senior director of Supply Chain Management for Boeing in India. Based in Bengaluru, Ashwani leads a talented and cross-functional team that manages a network of over 300 suppliers in India who are an integral part of Boeing’s global supply base, contributing to over $1.25 billion in sourcing from India for Boeing’s Commercial, Defense, and Global Services businesses. With his extensive leadership experience across various industries and regions including Asia, Europe, and Africa, Ashwani brings a strategic perspective to Boeing India’s supply chain operations.

Before joining Boeing, Ashwani held key leadership roles at General Electric (GE), where he managed supply chain, program management, and quality for various units. In his last role at GE, he served as the Sourcing Leader for GE Transportation in South Africa, managing supply chain for a $700 million locomotive tender. Before joining GE, Ashwani started his career at Larsen & Toubro in Mumbai, where he held positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing and production planning. Ashwani’s experience in diverse industries has equipped him with a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of global supply chain dynamics. His expertise in managing complex and large-scale supply chain operations has been instrumental in driving growth and success at Boeing in India.

Ashwani is a member of the Manufacturing Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in India.

He is also a member of the Aerospace and Defense Vision Group, overseen by the Government of Karnataka, dedicated to fostering the sector’s growth within the state.

Ashwani has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, and a Master’s degree in Finance Management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.