25-year UK-based Chartered Accountant, UN veteran, Founder & President of Global Partnerships Forum, Co-Founder & Executive Vice-Chairman, dedicated to the Blockchain Commission for Sustainable Development, driving global positive change.
Blockchainpreneur, tech, fintech, and medtech exit strategist. UN Blockchain for Impact representative, SDG Media Zone speaker. Philanthropist and author of "Blockchain for Good," soft-launched at a private UN General Assembly lunch.
A passionate UN advocate and ESG enthusiast, driving sustainability through dedicated work in ESG projects. A visionary champion of environmental, social, and governance initiatives, aligning businesses with sustainable practices, contributing to global change and the SDGs.
Ranil has an extensive background in applied biological research spanning several decades. From pioneering work on species habitats and developing field keys to amphibians at the American Museum of Natural History to examining signal transmission in amphibians at the California Academy of Sciences, his expertise has been diverse. He played a pivotal role in setting up Australia's national 'Landcare' program and contributed significantly to organic agriculture. As Executive Director of the Environment Liaison Center International, he networked NGOs worldwide on issues related to UNEP's AGENDA 21. His consultancy work for UNEP, UNDP, and the World Bank focused on biodiversity and forest rehabilitation. Ranil's concept of Analog Forestry has gained global recognition for its effectiveness in ecological restoration, with applications in countries like Guatemala, Mali, and the Philippines. Today, he chairs EarthRestoration p/l in Sri Lanka, focusing on realizing the value of all Primary Ecosystem Services.
An accomplished business builder in the IT industry, he excels in driving revenue growth and business transformation through innovative go-to-market strategies and leveraging indirect routes to market. He has led global channel teams to significant success, in his strategic leadership roles across AWS, BMC, Oracle, SAP, etc. He holds an MBA in Marketing from New Port University, California. He is a mentor and advisor, committed to nurturing future leaders, besides a keen interest in sustainability and climate action.
His field research has helped develop a unique smart-contract with positive implications for tree-farmers and communities to benefit from contracted ecosystems credits and drawing on deep technical knowledge. He is a passionate advocate for alleviating rural poverty by increasing farmland and forestry income through payments for contracted ecosystems credits and universal high income ideals.
A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in policy framework, governance, and international relations. Instrumental in global projects on biodiversity and climate change, and in inclusive development for Northeast India's tribal communities. Represented major international corporations like Sukhoi and Russian Helicopters. Coordinating with government and corporate bodies for sustainable development and empowerment initiatives.
