Navin Kumar
About Navin Kumar
Navin Kumar serves as the CEO of Yashoda Foundation, a ProArch initiative, where he emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility. With over 19 years of experience in corporate social responsibility, he has successfully led large-scale impact projects and developed programs focused on sustainable development.
Work at ProArch
Navin Kumar has served as the CEO of Yashoda Foundation, a ProArch initiative, since 2011. In this role, he focuses on creating value for stakeholders through sustainability and social responsibility initiatives. Prior to this position, he worked as the General Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at ProArch from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at ProArch spans over 13 years, during which he has been instrumental in leading various projects aimed at sustainable development.
Education and Expertise
Navin Kumar holds a Master of Business Administration from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Osmania University between 2015 and 2018. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at Badruka Degree College, affiliated with Osmania University. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
Background
Navin Kumar has over 19 years of experience in leading Corporate Social Responsibility functions across various sectors. Before joining ProArch, he worked at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Manager in Corporate Social Responsibility from 2008 to 2010 and at Dr. Reddy's Foundation as a Manager in Operations from 2000 to 2008. His extensive background includes managing large-scale impact projects and building high-performing teams.
Achievements
Navin Kumar has a proven track record in transforming portfolios with a focus on sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He specializes in education for sustainable development and has developed a broad range of long-term sustainability and social responsibility programs. His leadership in various initiatives has contributed to the advancement of corporate social responsibility practices within the organizations he has been part of.