RAVI BHOOTHALINGAM

Ravi Bhoothalingam is an Emeritus Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Mentor at Ashoka University. He is a scholar and business leader with degrees from St. Stephen’s College, University of Cambridge, and Harvard Business School. Trained by renowned Sinologist Joseph Needham, he has deep expertise in psycholinguistics, the scientific method, and Chinese culture. He has led expeditions across China, Xinjiang, Mongolia, Tibet, and Myanmar. His corporate career includes senior roles such as President of The Oberoi Group, MD of VST Industries, Director at ITC Ltd., and Head of Personnel Worldwide at BAT plc. Ravi has served on multiple corporate boards and was on the Court of Governors at Administrative Staff College of India.