Dr. K.K. Upadhyay has joined as Professor, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) and the Chairperson Centre for Sustainability and CSR.
He is a widely respected and seasoned development professional, with over four decades of experience across government, not-for-profits, academia and corporate. He has pioneered several innovative and outstanding social enterprises – Safal, Aapni Yojana, Bastar Integrated Development Program and Health of the Urban Poor.
An alumnus of GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, and Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA), Dr. Upadhyay has been a pivotal part of the CSR journey in India as a thought leader, practitioner, and former head of the FICCI Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence.
An expert with Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, on board of several non-profits including National Trust, National Population Stabilisation Fund, UN Global Compact, DNR Foundation and International Institute of Goat Management has contributed to the sector through several publications and research studies for USAID, UNIFEM and IIED London.
Dr. K. K. Upadhyay’s a prominent certified trainer. As a part of his Individual Social Responsibility, he also works closely with the student community and corporates as a motivational speaker, trainer and executive coach.
In recognition of the positive impact on society through his innovative and sustainable CSR practices, Dr. Upadhyay has been conferred titles like Thought Leader, CSR Leader of India, Mahatma and the CSR Trainer of The Year 2020.
