Bhuvan Bhatnagar Email & Phone Number

With 30 years of sustainable dev. leadership experience, I've served in diverse roles across 2 Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), delivering transformation and outsized impact. I was Acting CEO at a Global Think & Do Tank, leading 200 staff across 40 countries & 4 regions with a $50M annual budget. I actively contribute as a Board Member to a global NGO dedicated to Citizen Engagement in Good Governance and Service Delivery. I have represented organizations effectively to external audiences as Chief Ambassador while advising the Board & Senior Management about strategy, governance, fundraising, & risk-taking. Before my MDB roles, I contributed to grassroots initiatives through an NGO.My career has made a significant global impact, spanning 6 sectors, 5 regions, & 50+ countries, with 10 years of field assignments. I prepared global & regional strategies consistently aligned with World Bank (Bank) priorities. These strategies translate into innovative operations valued at $10B+, positively impacting 15M+ poor & excluded people worldwide, covering the continuum from relief to response to reforms.Fundraising is a critical strength of mine. I excel at developing impactful strategies to maximize private (foundations, corporations, NGO, & HNWIs) & public (bilateral & multilateral) revenue streams & demonstrably exceed 10-figure annual targets. My proficiency in analyzing complex data allows me to pinpoint critical turning points & leverage them for diversification & optimal fundraising performance.I've overseen the Bank's grant portfolio, valued at around $13 billion, recognized globally as a best practice. Despite this recognition, I actively pursued improvements through reforms, resulting in efficiency gains. I've also creatively leveraged grants to enhance their value through innovative financing.Throughout my career, I've cultivated relationships & partnerships with stakeholders, including international aid agencies, governments, corporations, foundations, HNWIs, media, academia, NGOs, community orgs, & citizen groups. These partnerships have sparked new ideas & resulted in bold changes. My exceptional communication, negotiation, & bridging skills consistently yield breakthrough results.As a thought leader, I possess high EQ & adaptability, enabling me to make informed decisions despite uncertainty. My strength in people management fosters empathy that values diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. This approach ensures our workplace delivers outsized impact while promoting engagement, innovation, & change making for all people & the planet.

Listed skills include International Development, Capacity Building, Ngos, Civil Society, and 14 others.