Mr. M. Srinivas Rao is an internationally recognized business strategist with extensive experience across corporate and development sectors. He has been associated with organizations such as ITC Limited, IRRI, ICRISAT, TiE, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with expertise in agri-business, business model structuring, inclusive value chains, and technology-led innovation. He mentors emerging businesses across sectors including real estate, pharma, agri-tech, ICT, FMCG, and retail, and contributes to corporate governance and strategic advisory initiatives. Mr. Rao holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons) from Delhi University and a Master’s in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management, Philippines, and has completed executive programs from leading global institutions. He is a recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award (2018) from the Asian Institute of Management, and his contributions have been recognized by organizations such as USAID and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.