Asmi Rizvi Khaleeli

About Asmi Rizvi Khaleeli

I work at the intersection of digital innovation, emerging technologies, and external partnerships, supporting the translation of early-stage ideas into scalable business outcomes.In my role as Digital Innovation Partnerships Manager, I focus on shaping and enabling collaborations with technology providers, research institutions, ecosystem partners across the innovation lifecycle from opportunity identification and partner evaluation to pilots, scale-up, and integration into the business. A key part of my role is ensuring partnerships are strategically aligned, well-governed, and focused on value delivery.I bring a strong background in data science, AI, and industrial digital solutions, which allows me to bridge technical depth with business needs. My work is closely aligned with priorities around operational efficiency and sustainability, supporting Shell’s ambition to deliver more value with lower emissions.I am motivated by building trusted relationships, enabling effective collaboration across internal and external teams, and creating clear pathways for innovation to move from concept to real-world impact.

Experience

1. Digital Innovation Partnerships Manager

   Shell

   Dec 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Responsibilities: Digital innovation partnership strategy and scoping; Technology scouting and partner evaluation; Pilot and proof of concept delivery; Scale-up and value realisation; Stakeholder engagement and management; Governance and portfolio management; Ecosystem and capability building

Education

• University of Exeter

  PhD Candidate, Mechanical Engineering

  2011 — 2014

• Technische Universität Braunschweig

  Master's degree, Computational Sciences in Engineering

  2005 — 2008