Ashwin Muthiah built his foundational career by stepping into the family-led industrial landscape established by his grandfather M.A. Chidambaram. Beginning his professional journey within the corporate ranks of the SPIC group and associated enterprises, he gained comprehensive hands-on experience in corporate finance, fertilizer manufacturing operations, and international joint ventures. He later consolidated and expanded these operations under AM International, establishing his independent leadership footprint across petrochemicals, engineering, and supply chain logistics.