Meet the Amazing LEAD Fellows

Welcome to our community of innovators and leaders. The LEAD Fellows are passionate professionals committed to driving positive change across India. Each Fellow brings unique expertise and a deep commitment to addressing the challenges in their communities.

Discover Visionaries Across Sectors

Use the below filter to explore the profiles of our exceptional Fellows. Whether you’re interested in environmental sustainability, social entrepreneurship, or policy advocacy, you’ll find leaders making a real difference.
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Aditi Chadha Kapoor
Cohort 2

Aditi Chadha Kapoor

Climate and Resilience Advisor
New Delhi
Aditi is a researcher, communication professional and trainer working on issues of environment, climate change, gender, agriculture, livelihoods and development. She focuses on policy…
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Dr. Anil K Agnihotri
Cohort 2

Dr. Anil K Agnihotri

Technical Advisor for Waste to Energy Projects
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Agnihotri is an expert in sustainable waste management and energy practices. He is presently a Technical Adisor for Waste to Energy pojects to…
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Gurjot Kaur, IAS
Cohort 2

Gurjot Kaur, IAS

Director General
Rajasthan
Gurjot Kaur serves as Director General, HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration. Before joining this assignment, she worked as Principal Secretary to Minorities…
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C K Soman
Cohort 2

C K Soman

Chief Manager, Maintenance
Kerala
C.K.Soman has earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Kerala University and a Master's of Technology in Engineering Design from Cochin University of Science…
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Mugdha Dhananjay Karnik
Cohort 2

Mugdha Dhananjay Karnik

Director
Maharashtra
Mugdha Dhananjay Karnik is Director of Extra-Mural Studies at the University of Bombay where she also earned her Master's Degree in Sociology. As director,…
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Rajeev Madhva Jorapur
Cohort 2

Rajeev Madhva Jorapur

Vice President
Pune, Maharashtra
Rajeev Madhva Jorapur is working with Bajaj Auto Limited as Vice President. Prior to this assignment, he was with Mercedes Benz India Pvt Ltd…
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Seema Bahuguna, IAS
Cohort 2

Seema Bahuguna, IAS

Secretary
New Delhi
Smt Seema Bahuguna, IAS (Rajasthan 1983) is presently Secretary at Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises. She has also…
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Seema Paul
Cohort 2

Seema Paul

Managing Director
United States of America (USA)
Seema Paul is currently the Managing Director at The Nature Conservancy, Washington. Previously, she has worked in the capacity of an Executive in Environment…
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V.Vaidyanathan Kishore
Cohort 2

V.Vaidyanathan Kishore

Group Head, Environment
Maharashtra
Vaidyanathan is the Head, Environment of ESSAR Group and is responsible for all Environment and Forest related clearances, compliance, etc for Indian and International…
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Vinesh Kumar Jairath, IAS
Cohort 2

Vinesh Kumar Jairath, IAS

Independent Director
Mumbai
Mr.Vinesh Kumar Jairath has served as Deputy General Manager of Union Bank of India. Mr.Jairath has over 26 years of varied administrative experience. He…
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