Sanjay Tugnait

Executive Board

President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fairfax Digital Services (Fairfax Group); Fmr Chief Market Maker & Global Managing Partner - Sustainability Practice for IBM Global Business Services.

Sanjay is President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fairfax Digital Services (Fairfax Group). He is responsible for the digital transformation, business value creation and enabling sustainable practices across the Fairfax Group globally.

He was the Chief Market Maker & Global Managing Partner – Sustainability Practice for IBM Global Business Services. Sanjay has also laid down the foundation of technology to capture, measure, benchmark and report on their ESG and SDG goals, which is foundational to IBM client’s journey to sustainability.

A fervent advocate of “Sustainable practices”, Sanjay was a G20 Sustainability Taskforce Member of the Startup20 Engagement Group under the Aegis of PM Modi’s G20 presidency. Sanjay is the Chairman- Blockchain Research Institute Advisory Board, Founding President of France Canada Chamber of Commerce, Member Dean’s Advisory Council, Schulich School of Business – York University

He has helped lay down the foundation of sustainability across his previous companies as CEO, Capgemini Canada and as Managing Partner at Accenture. He was Principal- Strategy and Business Transformation at PwC. Sanjay has represented Fortune 500 companies at global forums – UN COP26, Glasgow; World Economic Forum, Davos.

Our Leadership

SANDEEP-J.-SHAH

Sandeep J. Shah

Founder Chairman

CMD - House of Sandy; Fmr Special Envoy to the Commission of Peace at the United Nations (UN); University of Peace (UN, UPeace), TEDx Speaker

Sandeep J. Shah

Global ConnectionsSandy Shah leverages his global humanitarian network and diplomatic experience at the UN to open doors for WFPS across continents. He acts as the bridge connecting governments, institutions, and changemakers, ensuring WFPS has the reach, credibility, and influence to unify diverse voices for sustainability and peace.

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Himanshu Gulati - Vice Chairman & Co-Founder

Himanshu Gulati

Vice Chairman & Co-Founder

Fmr Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO, Norway), Fmr Deputy Minister for Justice, Fmr Deputy Minister of Culture; Member of Parliament (Stortinget)

Himanshu Gulati

International AlliancesWith his deep experience in governance as a Member of Parliament in Norway and former Deputy Minister, Himanshu Gulati strengthens WFPS’s international alliances. He brings a pragmatic policymaker’s lens, championing youth leadership and global cooperation that ensures WFPS initiatives resonate with governments and international organizations alike.

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Manu Kapoor - Executive Board Member

Manu Kapoor

Executive Board

Fmr Group Chief of Public Policy & Corporate Affairs, Essar; Fmr ED Corporate Advisory, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India; Fmr Senior VP for Strategy, Investments & Policy Analyst at Samsung for India & South West Asia

Manu Kapoor

Corporate SustainabilityManu Kapoor contributes decades of expertise at the intersection of business strategy, policy, and sustainability. At WFPS, he guides corporate partners in aligning ESG goals with growth, helping industry leaders adopt responsible practices while making sustainability mainstream in boardrooms.

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Sanjay Tugnait-Executive Board Member

Sanjay Tugnait

Executive Board

President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fairfax Digital Services (Fairfax Group); Fmr Chief Market Maker & Global Managing Partner - Sustainability Practice for IBM Global Business Services.

Sanjay Tugnait

Finance & Strategic AlliancesAs CEO of Fairfax Digital Services and a former sustainability leader at IBM, Sanjay brings unmatched expertise in finance, alliances, and climate action. At WFPS, he builds bridges with corporates and investors, structuring innovative partnerships and financing models that accelerate the foundation’s global impact.

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Dato Paduka Hj Alaihuddin

H.E. Dato Paduka Hj Alaihuddin Mohd Taha

Advisory Board

Fmr High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to India; Fmr Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations (UN) & WTO in Geneva, Switzerland.

H.E. Dato Paduka Hj Alaihuddin Mohd Taha

Global Diplomacy & ESG GovernanceA seasoned diplomat who has represented Brunei at the UN and WTO, he anchors WFPS’s diplomacy efforts. He also provides strategic counsel on governance frameworks and multilateral partnerships, ensuring WFPS is a respected voice in global ESG policy circles.

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ANJU JAIN

Anju Jain

Advisory Board

Fmr Chief Regional Counsel & Public Policy, Netflix (APAC); Fmr Chief Regional Counsel, Walt Disney Company (APAC); Honouree at Korn Ferry’s most Influential South Asian Women Executives in Media & Entertainment

Anju Jain

Global Legal & PolicyDrawing from senior legal leadership at Netflix and Disney, Anju Jain guides WFPS on global legal strategy, governance, and public policy. She ensures the foundation’s initiatives are both compliant and impactful, while also championing ethical standards and inclusion in ESG dialogues.

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CHARANJIT ATTRA

Charanjit Attra

Advisory Board

Partner, Ernst & Young (EY); Fmr MD & CEO Jio Leasing Services Ltd; Fmr COO, Jio Financial Services; Fmr CFO, State Bank of India (SBI)

Charanjit Attra

FinanceWith experience as CFO of SBI and Partner at EY, Charanjit Atra brings financial rigor and credibility to WFPS. His role is to guide sustainable finance frameworks, enabling WFPS to channel funds transparently into projects that deliver measurable ESG outcomes.

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Freddy Svane - Advisory Board Global Diplomacy & Sustainability

H.E. Freddy Svane

Advisory Board

Fmr Ambassador of Denmark to India, Fmr Ambassador of Denmark to Japan, Navigator, the Green Strategic Partnership between India & Denmark.

H.E. Freddy Svane

Global Diplomacy & ESG GovernanceHaving pioneered the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark, H.E. Freddy Svane advises WFPS on climate diplomacy and cross-border cooperation. He brings decades of ambassadorial wisdom to ensure WFPS builds credible partnerships with governments, businesses, and multilateral agencies.

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MAITHILI SHENOY

Maithili Shenoy

Advisory Board

Vice President, Sourcing & Manufacturing, Target; Fmr VP Sustainability Nike (Part of global leadership function for operations, focus on Circularity and Logistics)

Maithili Shenoy

Sustainable Supply ChainWith leadership roles at Target and Nike, Maithili Shenoy ensures WFPS initiatives are grounded in real-world supply chain sustainability. She guides programs that embed circularity and ethical sourcing across industries, making global supply networks both greener and more resilient.

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MAX VADUKUL

Max Vadukul

Advisory Board

Iconic Artistic Reportage, Photographer whose lenses have captured Nobel Laureates, Heads of States, World Leaders, Hollywood Icons, Fashion Magnets, Global Music Icons, Sports Legends

Max Vadukul

Sustainability Awareness Renowned photographer Max Vadukul lends his artistic lens to WFPS, turning complex sustainability themes into powerful human stories. Through his iconic imagery, he helps WFPS raise global awareness and inspire people emotionally to join the movement for peace and sustainability.

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MEGHA TATA

Megha Tata

Advisory Board

Fmr CEO, Cosmos Maya; Fmr MD, Discovery Inc, Fmr MD, HBO, South Asia, Fmr President, International Advertising Association (IAA)

Megha Tata

Media & ESG CommunicationAs a seasoned media leader across Discovery, HBO, and Cosmos Maya, Megha Tata steers WFPS’s communication strategy. She ensures sustainability stories are told with authenticity and reach, inspiring mass audiences to see ESG not just as policy, but as a personal movement.

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NADIR GODREJ

Nadir Godrej

Advisory Board

Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group; Chairperson & Managing Director, Godrej Industries Limited; Chairman, Godrej Agrovet Ltd

Nadir Godrej

Leadership in Corporate SustainabilityNadir Godrej brings decades of corporate leadership rooted in sustainability and innovation. At WFPS, he champions responsible business leadership, helping inspire corporations to embrace ESG not just as compliance, but as a pathway to enduring prosperity.

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NARENDRA KUMAR

Narendra Kumar

Advisory Board

Creative Director, Tamiska & FKNS; Fmr Creative Director, Amazon Fashion, India; Fmr Fashion Editor, ELLE, India; Fmr Advisory Board, Lakme Fashion Week

Narendra Kumar

Sustainable Fashion & CultureAs one of India’s influential fashion voices, Narendra uses culture and design to advocate for sustainability. Within WFPS, he leads the push for sustainable fashion, proving that style, culture and environmental responsibility can seamlessly coexist.

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Raj Nayak

Raj Nayak

Advisory Board

Founder of House of IP’s, House of Cheer; Co-Founder, Nexus Streaming Academy Awards; Co-Founder, Ideabaaz; Fmr COO, Viacom 18 Media; Fmr CEO, Colours; Fmr CEO, NDTV

Raj Nayak

Media & Storytelling for ImpactRaj Nayak, a media entrepreneur and former CEO of Viacom18 and Colors, guides WFPS in harnessing storytelling for large-scale impact. He ensures WFPS campaigns blend creativity with emotional resonance, turning sustainability into narratives that move citizens to act.

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Sandeep Arora

Sandeep Arora

Advisory Board

CEO Sunxora Solutions; Fmr President & Global Head - Digital Experiences, Datamatics; Fmr President - MRSI; Advisor - SEBI; Member, Global Disciplinary Committee, ESOMAR

Sandeep Arora

Digital Transformation & ESG InnovationSandeep Arora, basis his global experience in digital transformation, analytics and customer experience, helps WFPS reimagine how technology can accelerate citizen centricity without losing cultural empathy and process rigour. He designs digital-first strategies that make ESG transparent, scalable, and accessible for citizens and corporations worldwide.

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Brigadier (Dr) Sanjeev Chopra

Brigadier Dr Sanjeev Chopra, PhD (Veteran)

Advisory Board

Fmr Director & ESG Strategist, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India; Fmr Senior Research Fellow, Ministry of External Affairs

Brigadier Dr Sanjeev Chopra, PhD (Veteran)

Public Policy & ESG StrategyWith a career spanning the Ministry of Defence and climate policy research, Dr. Chopra anchors WFPS’s ESG strategy. He integrates defense, governance, and sustainability perspectives to craft policy recommendations that drive resilience, peace, and long-term impact.

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UTPAL CHAKRABORTY

Utpal Chakraborty

Advisory Board

Co-Founder & CTO, Vidya AI, Gartner Ambassador, Top 20 AI Expert & Quantum Scientist, Data Analyst, World Economic Forum (WEF)

Utpal Chakraborty

AI & TechnologyRecognized as a global AI thought leader, Utpal Chakraborty enables WFPS to envision intelligent, data-driven sustainability solutions. He ensures emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain and Quantum are harnessed responsibly to accelerate ESG adoption and democratization.

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Chetan Kumar

Chetankumar Sangole

Corporate Sustainability Director

Fmr Head of Sustainability, Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA); Fellow of Industrial Energy & Sustainable Technologies at TERI

Chetankumar Sangole

Corporate Sustainability ExpertChetan brings decades of hands-on ESG implementation experience across 5,000+ projects. At WFPS, he drives execution excellence, helping organizations adopt measurable sustainability practices and ensuring the foundation’s programs translate into tangible impact.

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Layla Love

Layla Love

WFPS Champion

Creative Director, Reef Revival, an Arts & Cultural initiative of Global Coralition with WFPS, Layla’s work of art has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, Paris Photo, Tiffany & Co, and the White House.

Layla Love

Art & CultureThrough her creative leadership in Reef Revival and Global Coralition, Layla Love channels art as activism. She collaborates with WFPS to use cultural platforms for marine restoration and peacebuilding, inspiring communities to protect nature through beauty and creativity.

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