Unmesh Brahme

Director Markets at IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative

Unmesh Brahme is the Director of Markets at IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative, based in India.1 He has extensive experience in sustainability and leadership roles:

Professional Experience

Currently serves as Director Markets at IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative since February 20221
Founder of TruePurpose Worldwide (March 2019 - Present)1
Co-Founder of Purpose Leaders Worldwide (April 2016 - Present)1
Previously held roles including:
- Country Director at Room to Read India (2013-2016)
- Senior Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at HSBC India (2004-2010)
- Head of Brand Sustainability, Sales & Marketing at Ogilvy & Mather (1999-2004)1

Education and Affiliations

Maurice R Greenberg World Fellow at Yale University1
Fellow at THNK School of Creative Leadership in Amsterdam1
Co-Founder of Climate Civics Institute India1

Areas of Expertise

Unmesh has a comprehensive background in:

Sustainability strategy
Climate change management
Microfinance and community finance
Environment and energy finance
Brand sustainability

His experience spans across various sectors, including banking, marketing, and sustainable development, giving him a 360-degree perspective on organizational sustainability strategies.1

Experience

Director Markets at IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative (February 2022 - Present)

Founder at TruePurpose Worldwide (March 2019 - Present), Co-Founder at Purpose Leaders Worldwide (April 2016 - Present), THNK Fellow at THNK - School of Creative Leadership (August 2015 - Present), Senior Vice President, Corporate Sustainability at HSBC India (August 2004 - August 2010), Head of Brand Sustainability, Sales & Marketing & Reputation Management at Ogilvy & Mather (August 1999 - August 2004)