Vignesh Santhanam
About Vignesh Santhanam
Vignesh Santhanam serves as the India Lead for Drones and Tomorrow's Airspace at the World Economic Forum, where he has worked since 2019. He has played a significant role in initiatives like 'Medicine from the Sky' and has contributed to the policy development for drone integration in India.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Vignesh Santhanam serves as the India Lead for Drones and Tomorrow's Airspace at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development of drone technology and its integration into India's airspace. His work focuses on shaping policies and frameworks that facilitate the use of drones in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Vignesh Santhanam earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing/Marketing Management from SP Jain School of Global Management, studying across Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Sydney from 2013 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai, which he completed from 2003 to 2008.
Professional Background
Vignesh Santhanam has a diverse professional background. He began his career as a Trainee Engineer at the National Stock Exchange, followed by roles at Wipro Technologies in various capacities, including Business Analyst and Information Security Officer. He also worked as an Assistant Project Manager at Maersk Group and as Head of Marketing and Business Development at Quidich Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Achievements in Drone Technology
Vignesh Santhanam played a key role in the 'Medicine from the Sky' initiative, which aims to utilize drones for healthcare delivery in India. He is also a founding member of the Drone Federation of India, where he has contributed to the advocacy and development of drone technology in the country.