Sonny Bardhan

Sonny Bardhan is the Chair of the Partners For A New Economy (P4NE) Board, a position he assumed in June 2023 for a 2-year term.1 He is also the Chief Strategy Officer at Omidyar Network, where he has been working since 2014.24

Professional Background

Sonny has over two decades of experience in strategy, philanthropy, investment, and social impact across private, public, and social sectors.4 His career highlights include:

• Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer at Omidyar Network (since January 2022)3
• Senior Director and Global Head of the Strategy Group at Omidyar Network (January 2019 - December 2021)3
• Director of Intellectual Capital at Omidyar Network (December 2016 - December 2018)3
• Strategy and Investments at Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) (June 2010 - November 2014)3
• Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company (February 2006 - September 2008)3
• Senior Business Analyst at Capital One (2000 - 2004)3

Education

Sonny Bardhan has a strong educational background:

• MPA in International Development from Harvard Kennedy School4
• MBA with distinction from the University of Oxford4
• MA in Natural Sciences (double first class) from the University of Cambridge34

Role at Partners for a New Economy

As Chair of the P4NE Board, Sonny is responsible for:

• Directing P4NE's strategy
• Overseeing activities implemented by the Director
• Reviewing and recommending a portfolio of projects
• Formally recommending expenditures2

Sonny's appointment as Chair of P4NE reflects his commitment to supporting the redesign of the economy for nature and all people to flourish.1