Advisory Consulting

Ananth has been hired and appointed in the Advisory Board, and in Consulting roles, as a Chief Digital Strategist, CMO, CTO, CIO, Chief Marketing & Technology Strategist, Chief Academic Advisor and more across organisations of global repute in the industries of Management, Education, Pharma, Medtech, Hospitals, Advertising, EdTech, Retail, Luxury Brands, Non-profits, etc over the years to deliver his expertise and know-how to the core team members and decision makers across the globe.

Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant with a proven track record of driving revenue and implementing successful sustainability initiatives across the globe.
Expertise spans climate change, waste management, water management, solar power, renewable energy, and circular economy, with a focus on integrated solutions.

Proven ability to develop and execute strategies aligned with global sustainability goals and deliver measurable results. Strong global perspective, cross-functional expertise, and thought leadership in sustainability.

His commitment to bringing the best of the worlds from corporate, entrepreneurial, academia and non-profits is clearly shown by his constant commitment to deliver innovative solutions and his continuous focus on learning in the field of sustainability.

He is currently pursuing a PhD in Management Research with a focus on sustainability and circular economy, climate change integrated with customer-centricity and digital strategy. He has done his Certificate Programme on European Union Climate Justice Law, Governance, Management and Policy – June 2024 to Dec 2024 |Symbiosis Law School – Under the Jean Monnet Chair (cofounded by EU).

Some of his Key certifications in Sustainability and other sectors include:

– Principles of Sustainable Finance from Erasmus University Rotterdam
– The Age of Sustainable Development by Columbia University
– Digital Governance from Erasmus University Rotterdam and the University of Leeds
– Sustainability Consulting from then University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
– Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders from IBM
– Sustainable Digital Innovation from EIT Digital (Co-funded by the European Union)
– The Sustainable Development Goals: A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future by University of Copenhagen
– Global environmental management from the Technical University of Denmark
– Energy management for real estate from Politecnico di Milano
– Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business from Coursera Instructor Network
– The Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia from the University of Tokyo
For a detailed list of his certifications, visit here Certifications listed on LinkedIn (link opens in a new window)

and many others, each of which has brought practical skill-sets in the field of sustainability, circular economy, climate change, waste management, solar power and renewable energy sources etc thus enhancing his understanding of ESG and sustainable finance, providing valuable insights into urban planning, water resource management and informing his approach to creating sustainable and inclusive urban environments. focused on SDG progress measurement, SDG 13: Climate Action, UNFCCC framework for global climate management. Demonstrated practical skills through certifications that equipped him with the skills to optimize energy consumption, implement eco-friendly practices in hospitality, and drive sustainable solutions for global organizations.

Passionate about applying his knowledge and expertise to help businesses and organizations achieve their sustainability goals while contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.

His ability to work analytically and creatively on problems, think local & global while exploring new age customer and organisation focused concepts and plan, advice, suggest structured strategic directions has been applauded by his peers & clients in the industry over the years.