Vaishali Nigam Sinha

Event Description

Vaishali Nigam Sinha is a prominent Indian entrepreneur, corporate leader, and a leading global advocate for sustainability and climate action. She is the Co-Founder and Chairperson of Sustainability at ReNew, one of India’s premier clean energy and decarbonisation companies listed on NASDAQ. Widely recognised for her expertise in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, she also serves as the President of the UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI), making history as the first private-sector expert to lead the network.

Summary

Vaishali successfully transitioned from a 15-year career as a high-profile investment banker on Wall Street to become a trailblazer in renewable energy and corporate social responsibility. Her extensive contributions include heading the ReNew Foundation, which has transformed over 1.5 million lives through community-based social and environmental initiatives across India.

Award Details

Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women