Manu Mayank

Manu Mayank is an accomplished impact leader in international development and for-purpose organizations, focusing on social technologies, local economic development, digital inclusion, and healthy communities.

With a background as the Head of Social Impact and Sustainability at Humana People to People India, he drives impact and sustainability through program innovation and partnerships at scale for social, economic, and environmental change.

His expertise lies in new business development, social entrepreneurship, fundraising, team leadership, resource management, and project design and management.

Manu has a strong track record in building NPOs, social enterprises, and start-ups, implementing effective scale strategies, and managing multi-stakeholder programs.

His interests include rural entrepreneurship, digital poverty, economic security for women, climate change adaptation, food security, nutrition, and TB elimination.

He holds an MSPD in Planning and International Development from The University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Jamia Millia Islamia University.

Formerly, Manu has held positions like the National Partnership Officer, Founder at Stratessence, Advisor at the Centre for Technology & Development, and Chief Executive Officer at the Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource & Technology.