Mr. Kamala Kanta Dash brings over 24 years of diverse experience spanning industry, academia, think tanks, media, and government sectors across Australia and India. As a Manager at Deloitte now and a former Senior Project Consultant at Ernst & Young, he continues to play a pivotal role in driving industry-led higher education initiatives for the Government of Rajasthan, leveraging global best practices in Emerging Technologies.

A staunch advocate for Administration-Industry-Academia (AIA) collaboration, Mr. Dash has significantly contributed to public policy, communications, literature, international relations, management, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His tenure as Assistant Professor and Director of the Climate Change and Sustainability Centre at Sri Sri University underscores his commitment to fostering sustainable development and innovation.

Mr. Dash has inspired and trained academics, business leaders, students, and startups in Industry-Academia Engagement, Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy Analysis, Communication, Sustainability, and Personal Branding. His vision and expertise continue to contribute to the future of education and sustainable development.