Gautami Palanki

Gautami Palanki is a sustainability strategist with nearly two decades of experience advancing high-impact initiatives around the world. Her work bridges business strategy with environmental and social outcomes, helping corporations, nonprofits, and startups align sustainability with both purpose and performance to create long-term value and healthier communities. With a background in architecture and systems thinking, she has shaped the next generation of global leadership standards and led enterprise-wide strategies grounded in science-based climate goals. Growing up in India, she learned early the value of resourcefulness and community—principles that continue to guide her approach to building resilient, inclusive systems. A frequent speaker at global forums, including the UN Climate Summit - COP, Gautami champions collaboration and is committed to partnerships that drive meaningful, lasting change.

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