Established in 1992, ASM Technologies Limited is a publicly-listed company in India with global presence in USA, Singapore, UK, Canada, Mexico and Japan. With over two decades of experience, ASM has been providing world class consulting and product development services in the areas of Engineering Services and Product R&D with successful Offshore Development & Support Centers in India and Overseas for its global clientele.
“To be a global leader, committed to the customer in providing the technology solutions with the highest degree of excellence, quality and value by an agile team and efficient process.”
To commit us to the highest degree of excellence and customer support with a view to providing superior value to clients.”
Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chairman & Independent Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
MS in Computer Engineering and Computer Science-University of Louisiana, USA
Managing Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
Designated Partner – RV Forms and Gears LLP
Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Independent Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
M-Tech – Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Non–Independent Non–Executive Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
B.E. – Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai and M.E.: Systems Engineering – University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Non–Independent Non–Executive Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
Director – Wireless Access Business Unit, Cisco Systems
Director – Engineering, Clarity Wireless
Networking Protocol Technologies – Two Patents
Masters in Commerce – University of Delhi
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
B.Sc. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley and specialized coursework at Stanford University
Hardik Agrawal is a distinguished investor with a strong track record in leadership, data analysis, and product management, poised to bring invaluable expertise to our organization. He is currently an investor at Param Capital Group and serves as a board member of Street Soccer USA, demonstrating his commitment to both financial growth and social impact. In his previous role as Head of Product at On Approval, Hardik spearheaded product innovations and strategic initiatives. At Wish, he played a pivotal role in developing robust hiring frameworks and launching successful video shopping experiences, contributing to significant company growth. His tenure at eBay was marked by remarkable achievements, including expanding the Credit business from $900M to $2.1B annually and earning the prestigious Critical Talent Award. An entrepreneur at heart, Hardik co-founded Calhaps, a web app that quickly gained traction among students, showcasing his ability to identify and execute on market opportunities. His educational background includes a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley and specialized coursework at Stanford University. With this extensive experience, Hardik is well-positioned to drive strategic growth and innovation in our company.
Non-Executive, Independent Woman Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
Amrita Chowdhury is a technology entrepreneur, global business leader and experienced independent director with three decades of experience across technology, strategy consulting, business transformation, infrastructure, consumer industries and public-sector digital platforms. She serves as an Independent Director on the boards of ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Mahindra Lifespace Developers and Nesco, and chairs board committees covering nomination and remuneration, stakeholder relationships and risk management, in addition to serving on audit and CSR committees.
Amrita Chowdhury brings a distinctive combination of deep engineering credibility, technology entrepreneurship, global strategy and operating experience, listed-company governance, consumer understanding, public-sector transformation and highly developed communication skills.
Beginning as a semiconductor engineer at Applied Materials, she contributed to semiconductor manufacturing innovation and became a co-inventor on seven US patents. She subsequently held business and leadership roles at AT Kearney, Harvard Business School, Harlequin India (News Corp) and DY Works (Future Group) across the United States, Australia and India. Her earlier consulting experience included board assessment, strategic alignment and growth advisory for Fortune 100 organisations across mining, automotive, technology, professional services and government sectors.
As Director and CEO of Gaia, she leads the development of IoT, AI/ML, automation and digital-platform solutions for enterprises and governments. Her work encompasses smart cities, urban infrastructure, intelligent mobility, transport systems, safe cities, public services and large-scale digital transformation. She has contributed to the design and implementation of national and city-scale platforms and programmes for organisations including Startup India, Invest India, Swachh Bharat, Indian Railways, Airports Authority of India, National Highway Authority of India, Government of Mauritius as well as smart-city initiatives across several Indian cities and townships.
She brings a strong understanding of how emerging technologies can improve infrastructure, service delivery, institutional capacity and outcomes. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technology, public policy, risk, governance and sustainability.
Amrita is an active contributor to technology and policy discourse. She has co-authored 12 technical papers on semiconductors in refereed international journals and white papers on e-governance, smart cities and design thinking for institutions including NITI Aayog, CII, MeitY and the Department of Telecommunications. She has represented India in government delegations at international innovation forums and is a commentator on business, technology and marketing.
Her academic credentials include a B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur, an MS from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. Her leadership has been recognised through awards including BRICS CCI Woman Business Leader of the Year, ENQUBE Woman CEO of the Year, Digital Tech CEO of the Year and CII Women Achievers in STEM.
Technology and Digital Transformation | Strategy and Growth | Business and P&L Leadership | Governance and Board Effectiveness | Human Capital and Succession | Stakeholder and ESG Oversight
Company | Category | Date | Name of the Committee | Position held |
NESCO Limited | Listed | 2019 | Board | Member |
Audit | Member | |||
Nomination & Remuneration | Chair | |||
Stakeholder Relationship | Member | |||
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited | Listed | 2019 | Board | Member |
Audit | Member | |||
Nomination & Remuneration | Chair | |||
Corporate Social Responsibility | Chair | |||
Risk Management | Chair | |||
ZF Commercial Vehicle Systems India | Listed | 2023 | Board | Member |
Audit | Member | |||
Nomination & Remuneration | Chair | |||
Corporate Social Responsibility | Member | |||
Mahindra Lifespace Developers | Unlisted Subsidiary | 2019 | Corporate Social Responsibility | Member |
Mahindra World City (Jaipur) | Unlisted Subsidiary | 2020 | Board | Member |
Mahindra Happinest | Unlisted Subsidiary | 2024 | Board | Member |
Mahindra Bloomdale | Unlisted Subsidiary | 2024 | Board | Member |
Mahindra Blossom | Unlisted Subsidiary | 2026 | Board | Member |
Techcrew Solutions Private Limited | Unlisted | 2011 | Board | Member |
Gaia Smart Cities Solutions Private Limited | Unlisted | 2015 | Board | Member |
Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania, USA
Former Chairman – ASM Technologies Ltd. (1992-2006)
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, USA
Former Director – ASM Technologies Ltd. (1993-2002, 2006-2012)
Ph. D – Indian Institute of Science
Independent Director – ASM Technologies Ltd.
