Avasant Foundation leverages its expertise in the Digital Economy to bring together diverse stakeholders to create opportunities for youth to succeed in the workforce of today and tomorrow.

Our Mission
To improve lives and communities by empowering youth in emerging economies through education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Our Vision
That all youth are afforded opportunities to become contributing members of the global community and succeed in the new digital economy.
Our Strategy
Avasant Foundation leverages the expertise and relationships of Avasant, a global business management & ICT strategy firm, in the design and delivery of initiatives.
Our Values

S ervice: to humanity

T eamwork: working together for better results

R esponsibility: taking accountability for our actions

I ntegrity: doing the right thing

V ision: working with purpose

E xcellence: in our commitment

OUR TEAM

Kevin S. Parikh

Chairman Avasant Foundation and Global CEO

Chitra Rajeshwari

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Anupam Govil

MANAGING PARTNER, AVASANT

Dr. Pradeep K. Mukherji

MANAGING PARTNER, AVASANT

Suly Corredor

Programs Manager

ADVISORY BOARD

Rohan Kurian Varghese

VP, Global Advisor and Analyst Relations

Nita Parikh

SHAREHOLDER CALIFORNIA OFFICE, JACKSON LEWIS P.C.

Pawan Verma

HEAD - ADVISOR RELATIONS - AMERICAS, TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Shiv Grewal

SHAREHOLDER IN STRADLING’S CORPORATE LAW PRACTICE

Windy Garrett

VP SALES ENABLEMENT AND STRATEGY CAPGEMINI

Barry Becker

GENERAL MANAGER, US ALLIANCES & PARTNERSHIPS KYNDRYL

Himachal Mukhopadhyay

Executive Vice President, Infinite Healthcare

Claire Thomas

Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Hitachi Vantara