Shalini Unnikrishnan

Shalini Unnikrishnan is a professional with extensive experience in governance and development, particularly in Africa. She served as the Country Head for the Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative (AGI) in Malawi from July to December 2012.1 Her involvement with AGI also included a role as Governance Advisor from September 2009 to July 2010.1

Unnikrishnan's career extends beyond her work with AGI:

Professional Experience

• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): She currently holds the position of Managing Director & Senior Partner, serving as the Global Lead for Societal Impact in the Consumer and Social Impact practices.2

• Previous Roles: Her career includes positions such as Summer Associate at Genentech and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Director of Operations at Core Concept Inc., and Business Analyst at McKinsey & Co.1

Expertise and Focus

Unnikrishnan specializes in work at the intersection of private, public, and social sectors. Her expertise includes:

• Co-authoring "Total Societal Impact," exploring how companies can gain business and societal value through core operations.2
• Extensive work in emerging markets, focusing on agriculture, financial inclusion, women's empowerment, and economic development.2
• Supporting global health and education coalitions and designing public-private partnerships for consumer companies.2

Notable Achievements

• Served as an advisor on economic development within African presidencies.2
• Supported the UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response in West Africa.2
• Selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar, a program led by former President George W. Bush.2
• Currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Tony Blair Foundation.2

Unnikrishnan's work demonstrates a strong commitment to improving governance and fostering development in Africa and beyond, leveraging her experience across various sectors to drive impactful change.