About Ashok Kalra
With 15+ years of experience across leading GCCs and captive environments, I’ve built and scaled high-impact analytics functions that sit at the intersection of business strategy and advanced data science. My work has consistently focused on translating complex data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. A few highlights from my experience: Led analytics and insights functions, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to define KPIs, measure performance, and influence strategic decision-making Designed and deployed AI/ML-driven solutions across marketing, customer, and commercial domains Built and mentored high-performing teams while fostering a strong data-driven culture Recognized for thought leadership in AI, including industry awards and driving AI adoption initiatives at an organizational level I’m particularly interested in roles such as Director / VP – Analytics, Head of Data & Insights, or Growth & Strategy leadership positions where I can combine hands-on expertise with strategic leadership.

Employment History
The Economist
10th Sep 2018 to Present
head of analytics
10th Sep 2018 to Present
See MoreSkills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Data Analytics
- digital analytics

Expertise
Data Analytics
5/5
Data Science
5/5
digital analytics
5/5
Artificial Intelligence
4/5
GenAI
4/5
Agentic AI
4/5
Lingo
English
Verbal
5/5
Written
5/5
Hindi
Verbal
5/5
Written
5/5
