Laxsmanan Natarajan - Trustee

Laxsmanan Natarajan boasts an impressive career spanning over 50 years, with 22 years in the banking sector across various roles and 29 years in wind energy, including over 13 years leading operations for a prominent Indian wind IPP. His expertise in managing the financial, administrative, technical, and operational facets of wind power projects has been crucial for their success across India's southern states.

He founded Airstream Energy Private Limited in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, in December 2006, focusing on renewable energy consultancy, particularly in wind power. Natarajan has also contributed his expertise as an advisor to Baring PE, one of India's largest PE funds, for three years and served as the Indian Director and CEO for a UK-based renewable energy charity for 11 years.

His international exposure includes extensive travels in India, the UK, Europe, and China, participating in global wind farm fairs and meetings with international investors. Notable Indian conglomerates such as the Godrej, Tata, Rane groups, and MIOT & Apollo Hospitals have been among his clients.

Natarajan has been actively involved with the Online Giving Foundation and various charitable activities, particularly in renewable energy. Holding a Bachelor of Science and a CAIIB certification, his achievements include pivotal roles in scaling a wind energy company to public listing and securing significant equity funds for a renewable energy firm in Chennai.

Sushmita Singha - Trustee

Sushmita Singha is a distinguished social entrepreneur with a 35-year dedication to the development sector, primarily focusing on charitable work. She has significantly impacted water and sanitation initiatives through her leadership role at Sulabh International. Sushmita’s passion for social advancement is also evident in her establishment of the MA.My Anchor Foundation and the JAL Water Museum, both aimed at promoting sustainable development.

Her commitment extends to her trustee position with the Online Giving Foundation India, facilitating international funding for social causes. As a co-founder of the Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival, she has contributed to cultural philanthropy. Sushmita is also a life member of INTACH, advocating for heritage conservation.

Her international charitable efforts include projects with the Kabul Municipality, under the aegis of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, and her involvement with the UN Task Force, where she helped shape the Millennium Development Goals.

Sushmita’s work in the nonprofit sector has been recognized with awards from Afghanistan for her environmental advocacy and from Sri Lanka for her contributions to public health and hygiene. Additionally, she is a published author and an academic, holding a postgraduate degree in English and further qualifications in urban planning and management.

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