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Rajesh Das , Head of CSR, Vardhman Group
In today’s business landscape, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer confined to philanthropy - it has evolved into a strategic pillar that drives sustainability, strengthens stakeholder trust, and enhances long-term business resilience. Modern CSR leaders are challenged to weave social impact into their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities, all while ensuring their initiatives produce measurable, scalable, and sustainable outcomes. One notable figure in this field is Rajesh Das, a highly regarded CSR and sustainability expert with over 15 years of experience spearheading impactful social programs in India, Africa, and Sri Lanka. Over the years, his leadership journey has evolved from grassroots program implementation to shaping group-level CSR strategy at the promoter and Board level, reinforcing his belief that social impact should be treated as a core business function rather than merely a compliance requirement.
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Top 10 Corporate Social Responsibility Leaders - 2026
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leaders have become vital to the world of business as they create value that extends far beyond financial performance. As society becomes more focused on companies’ social impact, the people behind CSR become critical figures in driving their organizations toward sustainable growth and positive social outcomes.
An exceptional CSR leader will not only be a strategist but a visionary capable of aligning business objectives with evolving stakeholder expectation.
From clients and employees to investors, regulatory bodies, and the surrounding community, they engage various stakeholders to guarantee that the activities of corporations have tangible results.
"Corporate social responsibility is now a key concern for shareholders, consumers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders alike"
The CSR leaders of today not only create innovative programs that deal with urgent social and environmental issues, but also ensure the success of their organization. Through their cooperation with governments, nonprofits, universities, and communities, they can make sure that their approach is effective and meaningful.
In the corporate world, where the distinction between purpose and performance has been blurred, these two are more closely intertwined than ever before. The CSR leaders today as they are responsible for creating the kind of companies that make a positive impact.
CEO Insights in this issue presents CSR leaders who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding CSR landscape and beyond.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of " Top 10 Corporate Social Responsibility Leaders - 2026" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Aloka Majumdar, Managing Director & Head of CSR | HSBC | She has over 20 years of experience in banking and specializes in corporate sustainability strategy, ESG leadership, and driving large-scale implementation programs |
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Apurva Rathod, Company Secretary and Chief Sustainability Officer | L&T Finance | She brings 22 years of experience in legal, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance, specializing in CSR, ESG, and corporate restructuring initiatives |
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Atul Singh, Strategic Advisor - CSR, ESG & Sustainability | Emami | He is a CSR-focused global advisor with over 36 years of experience, specializing in transforming CSR into scalable, impact-driven systems |
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Avilash Dwivedi, Head of CSR | Mahindra and Mahindra | He has over 25 years of experience across various industries, specializing in CSR, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and leadership development |
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Kavita Sah, CSR Head | CNH | She is a CSR, skills & e-governance expert with over 25 years of experience in leading strategic CSR initiatives |
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Dr Nilay Ranjan, Head - Sustainability & CSR | Air India | With more than 20 years of cross-sector experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, he brings deep expertise in designing and implementing high-impact social programs while ensuring compliance with evolving CSR and sustainability regulations |
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Rajesh Das, CSR Head | Vardhman Group | He is a nationally recognized CSR and sustainability leader with over 15 years of experience in designing and scaling high-impact social initiatives |
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Rishi Pathania, Vice President and Head CSR | Jindal Steel | He is a results-driven CSR and ESG expert with 28 years of experience in strategy design, partnerships, and social impact delivery |
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Shilpa Jaiswal, Head of CSR | JK Cement | She has over 18 years of experience in CSR and social development, specializing in public health, women empowerment, and livelihood programs |
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Yogesh Kapse, Head of CSR | Schaeffler India | He brings nearly two decades of experience across leading corporates and international development agencies, strategically bridging corporate goals with underserved communities |
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