Successfully Completed
Senior Leaders’ Edition (Cohort 1)
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Part A – UPES, Dehradun
September 19-21, 2024
Part B – Mahindra University, Hyderabad
November 28-30, 2024
Participants & Testimonials
Lead Faculty
Amit Bhatia
Founder & CEO
Aspire Impact
Amit Bhatia (www.amitb.in), an award-winning social entrepreneur, is the Founder of Aspire Impact, an ESG, Sustainability and Impact measurement initiative for corporations, investors and non-profits. He is also Founder of Aspire Circle, India’s pre-eminent fellowship for social leadership. Formerly, as inaugural CEO of The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) from 2017-2020, Amit helped build the 32-country multilateral, catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship. Prior to GSG, Amit was Founding CEO of India’s Impact Investors Council (2014-2017) where he built “Brand India” and grew inbound annual impact investments from USD400mn to USD1.1bn. Amit was also Founding CEO of WNS Knowledge Services (2003-2007) and Country Manager of FreeMarkets (1999-2003). Most prominently, he was Founder of McKinsey Knowledge Centre (1996-1999). An alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce (1989) and Delhi School of Economics (1991), Amit, resident of Delhi NCR, quit a successful corporate career in 2007 to serve the social impact sector
Anirban Ghosh
Professor & Head Centre for Sustainability
Mahindra University
Dr. Anirban Ghosh: Dr. Anirban Ghosh currently leads the Centre for Sustainability at Mahindra University. Prior to this, he served as the Mahindra Group’s Chief Sustainability Officer for a commendable seven-year tenure starting in 2015. Dr. Ghosh also played a key role in establishing an EHS+ center, in partnership with the Institute for Sustainable Communities, focused on spreading sustainability throughout the supply chain. Recognized as a “Senior Fellow” by the Indian Green Building Council, Dr. Ghosh has been a sought-after speaker at international events such as COPs, the Global Climate Action Summit, The Climate Week, World Circular Economy Forum, and GRI Global. His influence extends to publications like Financial Times, Huffington Post, Green Biz, and Eco-business, where he has shared his insights. Dr. Ghosh’s commitment to education is evident through sustainability sessions conducted for students at renowned institutions like INSEAD, Nalanda University, Indian School of Business, and Indian Institutes of Management. He is acknowledged as a “Thought Leader,” a “Distinguished Sustainability Officer,” and a “Global C-Suite Sustainability Champion”.
Guest Faculty
The program will welcome several guest speakers, practitioners, regulators and academics to facilitate multiple perspectives on ESG, Sustainability and Impact
Corey Glickman
Founder, Greenman Black
Ex-Partner, Head of Sustainability & Design (ESG), Infosys
Corey Glickman is a renowned industry thought leader and Interim Senior Executive with over 35 years of experience. In 2023, Corey founded GREENMAN BLACK, a consultancy firm guiding SME organizations towards sustainability excellence. He has served as the Global Alliance Lead for the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, the largest climate justice initiative in the world, led by United Nations Human Rights and the University of Oxford. He has also served as a Partnership Advisor for Uptake Alliance, a Systems Design Advisor for United Cities, an advisor to the US Government on Sustainability and AI modeling, and a Scaling Advisor for Cradle 2 Commerce, a DOE Sponsored National Lab/Public-Private Climate-Tech Accelerator. From 2016-2023, Corey was a Partner at Infosys, Head of Sustainability & Design (ESG) and later as the Practice Lead of Strategic Design Consulting. He pioneered sustainability and ESG initiatives, establishing a new business unit and achieving net-zero carbon status for Infosys, surpassing Paris Agreement goals by 30 years. Corey has served as an Adjunct Professor at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Berkeley, IESE, UTD, IIT, Stanford, and Kerala College.
Prarthana Borah
Vice President Sustainability, Momentum India
Ex-Director, India, CDP
Prarthana Borah is a climate and sustainability sector expert with over 25 years of experience. Presently, she is Vice President, Sustainability, Momentum India and has served as Ex-Country Director for two global not-for-profits, CDP and Clean Air Asia, and developed national strategies for air pollution/ corporate climate action. She has led sustainable development projects for UN agencies and Indian Ministries, also she is an environmental mentor to Nexus Startup supported by the US Embassy in India, a Board Member, and an advisor to national/global sustainability networks. She has presented at national/international events including the UNFCCC Climate COPs. She consults on disclosures, reporting, SBTI, ESG/.decarbonization strategy/implementation of Indian corporates.
Prof. Anju Singh
IIM Mumbai
Anju Singh is a distinguished expert in Business Sustainability, Environmental Management, and CSR, bringing a wealth of knowledge in reporting, frameworks, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), water management, and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). As a professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai, she excels in Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing, Energy Management, Green Manufacturing, and strategic Safety & Environment initiatives.
Her contributions to education and sustainability have been widely recognized. She was honored with the Prof. Indira Parikh Award and named one of the 50 Women Education Leaders at the World Education Congress for a Sustainable Future.
Kieron Boyle
Chief Executive
Impact Investing Institute
Kieron Boyle is a globally recognised leader in the impact economy.
In 2023, Kieron assumed the role of Chief Executive at the Impact Investing Institute, the UK’s foremost authority on impact investing. The Institute’s mission is to transform capital markets for a fairer, greener, and more resilient future, aiming to mobilise £1 trillion in investments over the next five years to benefit both people and the planet.
From 2016 to 2023, Kieron was the Chief Executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation, one of the world’s oldest health foundations. Under his leadership, the Foundation gained international acclaim for pioneering urban health initiatives and transforming its £1 billion investment arm into one of Europe’s leading impact investors.
Manoj Kumar
Founder
Social Alpha
Manoj also co-founded the Sustain Plus Energy Foundation, focusing on SDG 7 by leveraging decentralized renewable energy for large-scale social and environmental impact. With a rich background in building platforms like the India Health Fund and significant roles at Tata Trusts, CInI, and C-CAMP, Manoj has been instrumental in advancing innovation ecosystems in India. His leadership continues to empower mission-driven founders on their journey from lab to market.
Sunita Purushottam
Head
Sustainability at Mahindra Lifespaces
Sunita has over 25 years of experience in sustainability strategy and environmental consultancy. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from IIT Mumbai. Sunita has worked with regulatory bodies in the UK and India on infrastructure and city planning projects. Her career includes roles at Infosys, SENES Consultants, and Casella Stanger, and she co-founded a sustainability tech startup. She has authored numerous white papers on sustainability and is a speaker at national and international forums.
Mauricio Samper
Managing Director
SEAF Colombia Agribusiness Fund
Mauricio is the Managing Director of the SEAF Colombia Agribusiness Fund (SCAF), a
pioneering impact private equity fund in the Americas. SCAF invests in growth-stage SMEs that
foster social development and climate action in rural Colombia and Central America while also
delivering commercial returns to investors. Its investments include solar energy, fintech, and
agritech high-growth companies that have positively impacted thousands of underprivileged
families and enhanced climate resilience.
Mauricio also co-founded and chairs the National Advisory Board of Colombia, which is part of
the GSG global network in over 50 countries working in progressing the transformation of
financial systems towards an Impact Economy.
Before joining SEAF in 2015, Mauricio was Head of Cargill Foods Colombia, where he led
Cargill’s entry into the Colombian market and oversaw business development in Latin America,
including executing mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. He previously served as CFO and
Executive Vice President at several companies in Colombia and was a Management Consultant
at McKinsey & Co. Mauricio holds a BA in Economics and History from Boston College, a
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Harvard University, and a Master of
Science in Management from Stanford Business School.









