Dr. Somnath is an accomplished development leader and academic practitioner with over 24 years of impactful experience spanning Public Health, Sustainability (ESG), Gender Equality, Child and Youth Development, Business Integrity, Policy Advocacy, Public-Private Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement. His expertise extends to working with governmental bodies, private sectors, NGOs, and renowned UN organizations, where he has successfully delivered transformative results. 

Recognized for his strategic vision and leadership, Dr. Somnath has driven initiatives fostering sustainable development, ethical business practices, and societal progress. His contributions include advancing policy advocacy, promoting transparency and integrity in business, and developing sustainable public-private partnership models. He is highly skilled in communication and adept at forging consensus among diverse stakeholders to achieve organizational and societal goals. 

Dr. Somnath’s academic credentials include a PhD in Management and Master’s degrees in Business Administration (MBA), Social Work (MSW), Sociology, and Rural Development. He has also earned certifications in Public Policy & Compliance and Sustainability (ESG). His extensive work includes project implementation and management, capacity building, resource mobilization, team building, stakeholder management, and establishing ethical business practices, making him a distinguished leader in organizational development and governance. 

As Deputy Director at UN GCNI, Dr. Somnath leads key ESG, Public Health, and Business Integrity initiatives, emphasizing good governance, ethics, transparency, and accountability. His resource mobilization and partnership development efforts have consistently advanced the organization’s mission and impact.