Dr. Neha Dewan, the visionary founder and CEO of the Sustainable Knowledge Initiative, is a globally recognized leader in sustainable development and capacity building. With a distinguished career spanning academia, public-private partnerships, and innovation, Dr. Neha has dedicated her life to addressing the world's most pressing challenges. Her expertise in fostering collaborations, promoting education, and designing impactful programs has made her a key influencer in the sustainability domain. Under her leadership, SKI aims to bridge knowledge gaps and empower stakeholders to create transformative, lasting change.
neha.dewan@skiasia.org
Zafer Najib
A globally recognized International Board Member, Executive Director, and Advisor with over 25 years of Senior Leadership experience spanning North America, UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Renowned for advancing corporate governance excellence, driving strategic transformations, and fostering sustainability through technology, knowledge-sharing in highly complex, multi-cultural, multi-regional environments.
Previously held International senior leadership roles at leading global organizations, managing multi-billion-dollar projects, embedding corporate ethics and governance best practices, delivering sustainable growth through strategic, technological and operational excellence. driving strategic transformation and delivering innovative business solutions.
zafer.najib@skiasia.org
Mayer Aziz
Mayer's impressive background includes serving as Vice President and Head of Central Asia Division at Implica Global Corporation, as well as leadership roles such as CFO & Co-founder of Biolibrary in Italy, Chairperson of Southern Europe and CEO of Western Europe for Global Impact Entrepreneurship Challenge.
What's more, Mayer has made significant contributions to the non-profit sector, particularly with Enactus in Kyrgyzstan, where he successfully executed seven social innovation projects aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
mayer@skiasia.org
Calvin Chang
Calvin brings a unique blend of finance and social impact experience to our organization. With a background in institutional sales and commodities trading, he's worked with top-tier institutions like Morgan Stanley, Singapore Exchange, and Mizuho Bank.
However, Calvin's true passion lies in driving positive change. He's worked with the National University of Singapore's Executive Education in Public Policy and volunteered with Greenpeace.
calvin@skiasia.org
Azizbek Khayriddinov
Azizbek is a renewable energy specialist based in Central Asia, focusing on driving sustainable solutions and forming strategic partnerships with expertise in the renewable energy sector and a strong commitment to growth, he is dedicated for advancing projects that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
azizbek.k@skiasia.org
At the Sustainable Knowledge Initiative (SKI), our team culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to creating lasting positive impact.
We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and every team member is empowered to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.
Our culture encourages open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning, ensuring that we stay agile and responsive to the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and knowledge-sharing.
Together, we strive to build solutions that are not only sustainable but also transformative for communities globally.