Mumbai-based communications firm StrateRise Consulting has appointed Pradeep Panigrahi as chief operating officer of its environmental, social and governance vertical, the company said on Monday.
The company said in a statement that Panigrahi, a sustainability expert with over 30 years of experience, will lead the firm’s ESG strategy and drive sustainable business practices across industries.
“We are thrilled to welcome Pradeep to our leadership team,” said StrateRise Founder and CEO Yuvraj Mehta in a statement. “His deep expertise in ESG and strategic insights will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate the evolving sustainability landscape.”
Panigrahi previously served as sustainability head at Larsen & Toubro and held leadership roles at Murugappa, Tata and Mahindra. He is also a member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s ESG advisory committee.
Commenting on his appointment, Panigrahi said, “I look forward to contributing to the ESG space and driving the firm’s growth to the next level.”
StrateRise Consulting provides ESG and crisis communication advisory services, focusing on enabling large and small businesses to integrate sustainability into their operations.
