With a rich and diverse background spanning over three decades across industries including petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel, cement, power, shipping, glass, food, FMCG, pharma, and automobile, I bring to the table a wealth of experience as a certified independent director. My core skills lie in sustainability, ESG, corporate governance, risk management, green financing, SLB/ESG linked bonds, CSR, EHS, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business development, and strategy. As a C-suite executive with renowned organizations like Tatas, Birlas, Mittal’s, and a couple of multinational companies, I have spearheaded functions related to sustainability, ESG, EHS, business development, and strategy. In addition to these roles, I have also taken on diverse responsibilities encompassing manufacturing/operations, quality, projects, HR, HSE, business excellence, business continuity management, application development, and sales functions. My qualifications include being a lead assessor for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, as well as an internal auditor for ISO 9001, TS16949, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, SA 8000, and ISO 22001. Furthermore, I hold certifications as a Six Sigma green belt, TQM trainer, TPM champion, and energy auditor. My dedication to driving innovation and excellence in sustainability is evident in my focus on contributing to the global agenda of climate action, social responsibility, and ethical governance. I have honed expertise in renewable energy, circular economy, carbon capture utilization & storage, green hydrogen, and green building initiatives. Having participated as a guest speaker or keynote speaker at over 150 national and international events hosted by esteemed forums such as IITs, IIMs, Institute of Directors, TERI, CDP, World HSE Congress, Global Business Leaders Meet, COP/UNFCCC, and others, I have shared my insights and knowledge on these important topics. To leverage my extensive experience and expertise, I have been appointed on the boards of prestigious organizations and management schools, where I aim to make meaningful contributions.