ASHUTOSH SINGH
Lucknow
Summary
Dynamic Senior Specialist at KPMG India with expertise in government relations strategy and policy advocacy. Proven track record in securing B2G partnerships and driving regulatory frameworks for health technology solutions. Skilled in stakeholder coordination and market research, facilitating impactful cross-sector collaborations to enhance public service delivery and business growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist – Government & Public Service (G&PS)
KPMG India
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Led government engagement and policy coordination with Central and State Government departments on infrastructure, sectoral development, and bilateral trade programs; advised on policy implications and strategic market positioning.
- Prepared high-level briefing notes, position papers, regulatory insights, and policy recommendations for senior leadership on sectoral growth, regulatory requirements, and ease of doing business initiatives.
- Conducted market research and competitive intelligence to inform policy advocacy strategies and identify regulatory bottlenecks affecting business growth and cross-border partnerships.
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder engagements with government bodies, financial institutions, industry associations, and development partners to design relationship management solutions and drive strategic alignment.
- Assessed regulatory and policy environments to support government partnership strategies and identify opportunities for bilateral business expansion.
Program Manager & Lead – Medical Operations
Redwing Labs
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Led government relations and secured key B2G partnerships with Government of Odisha and Arunachal Pradesh, establishing state-level policy frameworks for innovative health technology solutions.
- Managed strategic policy-level discussions with senior government officials; developed regulatory roadmaps and sector-enabling policy frameworks for technology adoption.
- Engaged with government departments, senior bureaucrats, and technical authorities to build supportive policy ecosystems; represented organization in state-level policy forums and regulatory meetings.
- Conducted market and investor ecosystem analysis to identify policy bottlenecks and growth opportunities in state health systems.
- Built relationships with state health missions, procurement authorities, and industry stakeholders to facilitate technology adoption and scale-up.
Senior Manager – Governance & Social Audit
Choice Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Directed government-facing social audit initiatives under DMFT scheme, working closely with district and state authorities to strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance in public service delivery.
- Monitored regulatory frameworks and provided policy insights to public sector partners on compliance, governance standards, and program effectiveness.
- Developed governance manuals and institutional tools to strengthen government program implementation and community participation.
State Coordinator – Policy Evaluation & Monitoring
World Bank NRETP (Sambodhi Research & Communications)
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Led policy evaluation and program monitoring for World Bank-funded initiative on enterprise development and livelihood promotion; coordinated with government partners on policy effectiveness and scale-up barriers.
- Conducted political and regulatory assessments; provided political economy insights to government stakeholders.
- Developed impact assessments to inform government strategy and policy implementation.
- Coordinated high-level engagements with state secretaries and mission directors to align program implementation with state policy frameworks and government priorities.
State Program Officer (Deputed to Planning & Finance Department)
Transform Rural India Foundation
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported Government of Jharkhand in developing State Outcome Budget Guidelines aligned with national development priorities and sectoral growth frameworks.
- Monitored state-wide programs and provided political economy insights to senior government leadership on sector performance, policy effectiveness, and investment alignment.
- Managed state-wide coordination with NITI Aayog, CSR networks, and multilateral development partners on sector initiatives and resource mobilization.
- Developed 15+ government partnership proposals (₹25+ crore value), enabling multi-sector policy alignment and investment mobilization for state development programs.
- Facilitated inter-departmental coordination and alignment across government bodies on development priorities.
State Project Manager – Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) PMU
TATA Trusts & Child Growth Foundation, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Maharashtra
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Represented program management unit at state-level policy forums and coordination meetings; managed strategic liaison with State Health Mission leadership and Ministry officials on program implementation and scale-up.
- Advised senior government officials on policy innovation, state regulations, operational frameworks, and healthcare delivery models to support government program adoption and scaling.
- Designed statewide health programs (ASHA training policies, immunization protocols) and introduced digital monitoring frameworks to strengthen government health worker capacity.
- Coordinated government partnership development on program financing, budget alignment, and outcomes measurement; managed cross-departmental government coordination.
Associate Program Manager
Jarvis Technology & Strategy Consulting
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed SOPs, project flow systems, and MIS for pan-India programs across 29 states.
- Supported client reporting, budget tracking, and performance evaluation.
Regional Coordinator – National Health Mission (NHM)
National Health Mission, Government of Uttar Pradesh
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Led government liaison across seven districts, engaging with district magistrates, CMO offices, and state mission teams on health program implementation and outcomes.
- Strengthened public health governance and built convergence among state health departments (Health, Women & Child Development, ICDS) to improve service coordination and health outcomes.
- Managed program monitoring, complaint resolution, and stakeholder engagement at district and state levels, ensuring alignment with government health objectives.
- Coordinated with government on health program implementation, budget tracking, and outcomes reporting.
Assistant Communication Manager
Population Services International
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Engaged with state government departments on family planning and health communication strategies; developed policy-linked behavioral change initiatives aligned with government health objectives.
- Coordinated with state health missions on communication campaigns and health program implementation.
District Program Manager – NUHM
MSSK Chhattisgarh Urban Health Mission
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Led government relations at the district level for urban health programs; built institutional partnerships with municipal bodies and district administration.
- Established community-level governance structures and strengthened convergence with local government health systems.
State Head – Tamil Nadu
Invest India Micro Pension Services
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Drove policy-focused stakeholder engagement across state government departments for financial inclusion programs; coordinated with regulatory bodies for program approvals and expansion.
Senior Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation
Hand in Hand India
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Engaged with government departments, CSR boards, and multilateral partners on livelihood and health program monitoring and impact assessment.
- Conducted regulatory reviews and policy-linked impact assessments to inform government strategy and partnerships.
Senior Programme Manager – Livelihoods
CARDS (Community Action for Rural Development Society), Chhattisgarh
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with government agencies, NABARD, and Ministry of Textiles on livelihood and rural development programs; built advocacy networks with government bodies for resource mobilization and policy support.
- Managed state-level coordination for government partnerships and program implementation across multiple sectors.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Social Work, Urban Rural Community Development (URCD)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
MumbaiBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology – Honours
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
VaranasiSkills
- Government relations strategy
- Policy advocacy
- Relationship management
- Market research
- Competitive intelligence
- Cross-border trade facilitation
- Regulatory analysis
- Position paper development
- Strategic communication
- Stakeholder coordination
- Political economy assessments
- Trade finance understanding
- Forex operations
- Cross-border payments
- Banking regulatory requirements
- Industry best practices
- Competitive intelligence on trade
- Market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Sector development roadmaps
- Outcome indicator development
- Impact assessment
- Multi-stakeholder coordination
- Coalition building
- Government partnership development
- Negotiation
- Cross-sector alignment
- Institutional partnerships
- High-level stakeholder engagement
- Policy briefing
- Advisory
- Executive communication
- Board-level communication
- Advocacy strategy development
- Investor engagement
- Public-private sector coordination
Languages
English - Advanced/Native,
Hindi - Advanced/Native,
Marathi - Workable,
Tamil - Workable
Specialized Expertise
- Government Relations & Policy Advocacy
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
- Trade Finance & Cross-Border Business
- Policy Position & Thought Leadership
- Regulatory & Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Advocacy
- Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Senior Specialist – Government & Public Service (G&PS)
KPMG India
11.2024 - 12.2024
Program Manager & Lead – Medical Operations
Redwing Labs
06.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Manager – Governance & Social Audit
Choice Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - 08.2022
State Coordinator – Policy Evaluation & Monitoring
World Bank NRETP (Sambodhi Research & Communications)
02.2021 - 01.2022
State Program Officer (Deputed to Planning & Finance Department)
Transform Rural India Foundation
04.2020 - 02.2021
State Project Manager – Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) PMU
TATA Trusts & Child Growth Foundation, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Maharashtra
01.2019 - 11.2019
Associate Program Manager
Jarvis Technology & Strategy Consulting
07.2018 - 01.2019
Regional Coordinator – National Health Mission (NHM)
National Health Mission, Government of Uttar Pradesh
06.2016 - 06.2018
Assistant Communication Manager
Population Services International
12.2014 - 05.2015
District Program Manager – NUHM
MSSK Chhattisgarh Urban Health Mission
11.2012 - 11.2014
State Head – Tamil Nadu
Invest India Micro Pension Services
05.2011 - 10.2012
Senior Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation
Hand in Hand India
04.2009 - 04.2011
Senior Programme Manager – Livelihoods
CARDS (Community Action for Rural Development Society), Chhattisgarh
06.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Social Work, Urban Rural Community Development (URCD)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology – Honours
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)