Gandhar Desai

Hi, I’m Gandhar.

I am a sustainability and innovation leader, connecting ideas, people, and policies to create meaningful change. As a strategist and connector, I help organisations turn bold ideas into scalable impact.

to explore ideas and discuss collaboration opportunities.

At the Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab (SAIL), I am driving sustainability-focused co-innovation initiatives between corporates, startups, and researchers.

Through my career spanning 8+ years, I have spearheaded impactful initiatives at the intersection of sustainable development, innovation, and public policy.

I have previously worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), and the Government of Maharashtra, India.

I have a master’s degree in public policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from BITS Pilani, India.

I am Indian and currently based in Singapore.

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