Autodesk taps Ashish Mittal to lead public sector in India and SAARC

Overseeing public sector sales, Ashish will spearhead business development targeting government projects and collaborate with key stakeholders and regional leaders in India and APAC to grow Autodesk’s presence and strategic partnerships in the public sector

Autodesk has appointed Ashish Kumar Mittal as the new Director of Public Sector for India and the SAARC region. Bringing over 30 years of IT industry experience, Ashish is well-versed in government relations, digital transformation, and building strategic public sector alliances. In this role, he will spearhead Autodesk’s public sector strategy and implementation across India.

Ashish will oversee the public sector sales team and lead business development efforts targeting government initiatives. He is expected to work closely with key stakeholders and regional leaders throughout India and the APAC region to strengthen Autodesk’s footprint and foster strategic partnerships within the public sector.

“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.