SUBHIKSHA ASHOKAN

Built and managed a natural personal-care venture, taking responsibility for sourcing, product development, operations and commercial execution. Managed D2C and B2B operations and developed supplier, customer and partner relationships across South and West India.

Designed a sustainability-led ecosystem connecting sourcing, manufacturing, innovation and market stakeholders. Built cross-industry partnerships and evaluated expansion opportunities involving brands, manufacturers and emerging ventures.

Supported business strategy, internal systems development and operational restructuring. Assisted with financial structuring, documentation, compliance and market analysis.

Professional Certificate in ESG & Business Sustainability from IIT Kanpur.

Certified Independent Director qualification from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, covering board governance, oversight, strategic advisory, and compliance responsibility.

Master of Public Administration with focus on administrative skills, rural administration outreach, and internships.

Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development from IGNOU, New Delhi.

Pursued L.L.B. with focus on corporate, commercial and regulatory law, contracts, governance, and business decision-making.

Qualified as Company Secretary with expertise in corporate law, secretarial practice, governance, restructuring, and regulatory compliance.

Activities and societies: Led student body and directed organizations.

Completed B.Com with foundations in commerce, while leading the student body and directing organizations.

Basics of Stock Market course from SEBI.

ESG and Carbon Credit Compliance certification at Level 6, covering GHG accounting and sustainability reporting.

Postgraduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy from IGNOU, New Delhi.

Appreciation Course in Population and Sustainable Development from IGNOU, New Delhi.

SEBI Act and Regulations course from SEBI.