Hello, my name is
Ashish Parikh
Entrepreneur
Created for Creations
Summary of
Qualifications
- Experienced entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of assets across industries ranging from consumer products to retail to hospitality
- Specializing in turnaround underperforming business to profitable entities
- Portfolio net worth of $50M across the greater DMV area and almost Rs.20 Crore in India
Skills
My Experience
Asian American Retailers Association
created and led an organization with over 500+ members in the Maryland retail industry representing $1Bn of annual sales. Championed legislative issues, partnered with industry leaders, negotiated with industry trade partners on behalf of the association to bring leading industry practices and create awareness.
multiple retail businesses
30+ years of Experience in managing multiple retail businesses like Liquor Stores, C-Stores, Franchised owned retails and Hospitality locations.(20+ Liquor Stores, Gas Stations, Truckstop’s, Franchisees like 7- Eleven, Dunkin Donuts, Over dozen plus IHG, Choice, Hilton & Marriott Group of properties)
Management and Development
Involved in Management and Development of Education and Child care Industry(Franchisees like Code Ninjas, Children Lighthouse, Hyperkidz)
Investments
Investments in Commercial Real Estates, Oil & Petroleum Industry
Community Affiliations
Asian American Retailers' of Maryland Position --- Chairman
Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association Position ---Chairman(4500+ Members)
Indian Origin Network of Howard County Position --- Board of Trustees
Commissioner on Asian Pacific matters for State of Maryland Governors’ commission
Legislative Aid for Alcohol Industry in State of Maryland
Active Lead with Howard County Cricket League & MCPL
Gujarati Samaj of Baltimore: Position --- Board of Trustees
Gujarati Samaj of DC Position---Past Board of Trustees
Asian American Retailers' of Maryland Position --- Chairman
Board Member Umiyadham
Board Member for VHPA & Overseas BJP(USA)
Youth President BJP East 1991-1995
Faculty General Secretary(Science) M. S University 1997
Dept V.P Geology Dept(M S University) 1996