Suprotik Basu

Suprotik Basu, also known as Protik, is the Managing Partner at Helena Special Investments, an organization dedicated to addressing critical global issues such as climate change, plastics pollution, and chronic diseases through innovative financial solutions and partnerships. Under his leadership, Helena engages in both for-profit and non-profit initiatives to tackle these challenges effectively.12

Professional Background

• Previous Roles: Before joining Helena, Basu was a Partner and Founder at Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Capital, where he focused on impact investing. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Health Financing, where he managed efforts that mobilized over $3.5 billion to combat malaria and improve child and maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.123
• Experience in Public Health: His work in public health is notable for its scale, having contributed to one of the largest health initiatives in history that saved over 7 million children’s lives.1

Education

Basu holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, reflecting his strong academic foundation in public health and finance.24

Board Memberships

He is actively involved in various boards, including:

• Big Win Philanthropy
• Brooklyn Defender Services
• Global Business Coalition for Health These roles emphasize his commitment to social justice and improving health outcomes globally.23

Current Focus

At Helena, Basu continues to lead efforts that combine innovative financing with legislative action to create sustainable solutions for pressing global issues, showcasing his dual expertise in finance and public health.23