Ashrith Kothapalli

Ashrith K. is currently serving as a Technical Sourcing Lead at KLA since May 2023, focusing on Strategic Sourcing Management within Global Operations. Prior to this role, Ashrith accumulated extensive experience at Whirlpool Corporation from February 2015 to April 2023, where responsibilities included managing program/project schedules as a Product Delivery PMO, leading the establishment of a Refrigeration factory in China as a Platform Manufacturing Architect Engineer, and designing wire harness systems as a Product Development Engineer. Earlier internships included positions at AGCO Corporation, Whirlpool Corporation, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Ashrith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University and completed a Business Scholar program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, focusing on key areas such as marketing, finance, and strategy.