Biography

Ashraf Bekhet (Ash) joined the Innovation Ventures team as an Assistant Program Manager within the New Ventures and Commercialization Funding group in November 2022.

Ash comes to Rutgers with over 20 years of Program/Portfolio Management experience, in addition to significant experience in IT Consulting, Technical, Financial tools and services. Prior to joining Innovation Ventures, Ash managed large organizations focused on end-to-end Program Management and IT Business/Financial Management.

Ash obtained his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Hunter College of the City University of New York. He is also fully licensed as a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative.

Outside of work, Ash enjoys spending time with family and playing table tennis, traveling to beach destinations, and doing water-related activities.