Mumbai, NFAPost: StrateRise Consulting, a leading communication and ESG consulting
firm, announced the appointment of Dr Pradeep Panigrahi as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its ESG vertical. In this role, Dr. Panigrahi will spearhead the firm’s ESG strategy, drive sustainable business practices, and expand the consultancy’s impact across industries.
Commenting on the development, StrateRise Founder and CEO Yuvraj Mehta said the company is happy to welcome Pradeep to the leadership team.
“His deep expertise in ESG and strategic insights will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate the evolving sustainability landscape. Under his leadership, we aim to strengthen our ESG vertical and provide customised solutions to both large conglomerates and MSMEs, enabling them to achieve sustainability goals at an affordable cost,” said StrateRise Founder and CEO Yuvraj Mehta.
Prior to joining StrateRise, Pradeep Panigrahi held key leadership roles at Larsen & Toubro as Head
Sustainability, where he successfully led ESG initiatives, stakeholder engagement programs,
and sustainable investment strategies. Before L&T, he worked with leading organizations such
as the Murugappa, Tata, and Mahindra. He is currently a member of SEBI’s ESG Advisory
Commitee.
Commenting on his new role, Pradeep Panigrahi said he is delighted to join StrateRise Consulting
at a time when Indian companies are rapidly embracing ESG principles for long-term sustainability and global competitiveness.
“With our experienced team, we are committed to provide cost-effective and customised ESG solutions that will help both large and small businesses to integrate sustainability. I look forward to contributing to the ESG space and driving the firm’s growth to the next level,” said Pradeep Panigrahi.
With a distnguished career spanning over 30 years, Pradeep Panigrahi brings a wealth of experience in ESG frameworks, corporate sustainability, and regulatory compliance. His leadership will enhance the firm’s ability to support businesses in integrating ESG principles into their operations, strengthening their long-term value and resilience.
StrateRise is a leading ESG and Crisis Communication consulting firm that provides consultancy, training, and communication services. The company focuses on helping MSMEs and the supply chains of large conglomerates achieve their sustainability goals, addressing financial constraints that oŌen hinder their adoption of ESG practices.
