Dr. Meghana Shashidhar
About Dr. Meghana Shashidhar
Dr. Meghana Shashidhar is a Manager of Sustainability at Brillio and a member of the Industry Advisory Board at KLE Technological University. With over a decade of experience in sustainability, academia, and corporate social responsibility, she has significantly contributed to various initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and empowering women.
Work at Brillio
Dr. Meghana Shashidhar has been serving as Manager, Sustainability at Brillio since 2022. In this role, she focuses on implementing strategic sustainability initiatives that enable organizations to achieve carbon neutrality. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Assistant Manager, Sustainability at Brillio for four years, starting in 2020. Her work at Brillio emphasizes the importance of sustainability in business practices.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Meghana Shashidhar holds a PhD in Commerce from CMR University, where she studied from 2015 to 2020. She also earned a Master's degree in Commerce from L.B. & S.B.S. Arts, Science & Commerce Autonomous College between 2008 and 2010, where she was recognized as a university topper. Her academic background supports her expertise in sustainability and ESG, contributing to her decade-long experience across various sectors.
Background
Dr. Meghana Shashidhar has a diverse professional background, including roles in academia and industry. She worked as an Associate Professor at CMR Group of Institutions from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she has experience in corporate social responsibility, having served as a CSR Executive and Consultant at Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. and as a CSR Consultant & Researcher at Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited.
Achievements
Dr. Meghana Shashidhar has facilitated over 20,000 hours of employee volunteering through various initiatives. She has also impacted numerous lives through national-level CSR projects, focusing on empowering over 1000 women. Her contributions extend to academia, where she serves as a member of the Industry Advisory Board at KLE Technological University, fostering collaboration between industry and education.