I have built my career over the last 12 years across consulting, government, impact investing and global nonprofits, gaining a unique perspective on how policy, capital, sustainability and ideas come together to drive change. I have mobilised over $20M in funding, managed teams of 2–10 people, and advised philanthropists and policymakers on complex challenges.
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Based in the United Kingdom, Nandan is a Programme Lead at Climate Catalyst , an international non-profit start-up dedicated to galvanising the collective power of businesses, investors and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change.
In his previous role at India Climate Collaborative , he led India Climate Leaders (ICL) , an initiative focused on building the climate philanthropic ecosystem in India, working with partners like Rockefeller Foundation and Climate Lead.
Between 2020–23 at Omidyar Network India , he sourced and managed investments across Digital Society, Governance & Citizen Engagement, and Property Rights initiatives. He also led the firm's Non-Profit Sector Development and Migration portfolios.
In consulting engagements at FTI Consulting , he advised clients like Virgin Hyperloop One, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, DP World, Responsible Mica Initiative, etc. on their public affairs and communications strategy.
Nandan began his career managing legislative strategy for over 100+ Members of Parliament from both the houses, while serving as Chief of Staff to Member of Parliament Professor Rajeev Gowda . He has also been a LAMP Fellow with PRS Legislative Research .
Between 2016–18, Nandan was in Berlin as a German Chancellor Fellow (Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung) and was a visiting scholar at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
He is visiting faculty in several media and policy schools. He has taught courses and workshops in public policy, design thinking, international development, and political communication at the MIT School of Government, University of Minnesota, Jindal University etc.
In the past, his writings have appeared in several national and international magazines and portals including The Conversation, Huffington Post, U.S News, The Diplomat, Scroll, Mint etc.
Nandan holds a Master's degree in International Studies and Diplomacy , majoring in Economics and Climate Policy from SOAS, University of London, and a Bachelor's degree in media and communication from Symbiosis International University, India.
In 2016, he was a Fred J. Hansen Leadership Fellow at the University of San Diego's School of Leadership and Education Sciences.
Outside of work, Nandan enjoys playing badminton, finding joy in cricket and Bollywood trivia, reading business non-fiction, savouring South Asian cuisine, and sharing his interests as a podcast host.
Nandan alternates his time between Manchester, United Kingdom where he is currently based with his wife Dr. Radhika Acharya and Bangalore, where he calls home. His early years include 14 years spent living in Nigeria.
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