Vivek K Singh

Leading strategic partnerships & resource mobilization for sustainability in textile, climate, and circular economy sectors. Secured British Council funding for youth-led natural dye pilot. Developed compliance roadmap for India’s largest textile recycling cluster. Expanded GIS climate adaptation mapping in Uttarakhand. Advise on ESG integration for govt. programs & startups, including World Bank-supported initiatives.

Led sustainability strategy and industry engagement at India’s leading sustainability think tank. Secured €150K+ funding for textile certification mapping, family-friendly policies, and B&HR framework development. Developed a Scope 3 decarbonization roadmap for a Big Four firm, aiming for a 40% GHG reduction. Led the B&HR Self-Assessment Framework, tested across 4 industrial clusters. Authored a G20 policy brief for Rio 2024 and curated 15+ sessions at an annual conference, engaging 7,200+ participants

Mentored six international startups from India, Bangladesh, and Kenya on sustainable business models aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals, preparing founders to attract growth capital. Delivered results-driven training enabling two financial inclusion and digital agriculture ventures to secure funding from the prestigious UNDP SDG Impact Accelerator.

Managed sustainability programs and multistakeholder initiatives at India's leading sustainability think tank. Secured €185K+ in international funding including UNICEF for family-friendly policies research in textile sector. Developed technology platform framework enabling multistakeholder platforms to scale impact. Organized consultations on supply chain transparency, human rights, and labour standards. Partnered with global organizations to develop SDG-aligned sustainability initiatives.

Advised a Geneva-based anti-slavery organization, integrating gender expertise across its work. Enhanced due diligence tools and research to identify women's specific risks—like trafficking and limited grievance mechanisms—within supply chains and migrant labor contexts.

Provided expert consulting through GLG's insight network on supply chain sustainability and sustainable business practices. Mentored 14+ fashion and technology startups from India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Georgia, UK, France, and Australia on funding, valuation, and SDG contribution. Consulted for apparel companies from Australia, UK, and France on supply chain sustainability. Provided expert input for documentary "Dying to Clothe You" on cotton agriculture and environmental challenges.

Led supply chain sustainability for international certification organization working to end child labour in global supply chains. Implemented €1.2M pilot project on Ending Child and Forced Labour in apparel supply chains for brands including C&A, H&M, Zara, Monsoon, and M&S. Success supported €5M scale-up. Managed 147 global brands and 4,700+ suppliers. Developed GoodWeave International Apparel and Home Textile Standard. Led team of 14 across audit and data management functions.

Provided management consulting for enterprise solutions firm in Georgia. Conceptualized World SME Forum B2B Trade Platform connecting MSMEs from Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey into global value chains. Contributed to Georgia's SME Advancement Program. Analyzed $800M Eurasian Airways business plan for fleet expansion across 30 destinations. Authored winning $15K funding pitch for TaxiOnline app in Start-up Cup Georgia.

Provided business consulting for Georgian IT company specializing in customized solutions across education, travel, and data management. Conducted market analysis on E-commerce across 11 Central/Eastern European and CIS countries. Developed business plans to raise $100,000 from Trinity Investment and USAID. Supported E-arbitration and E-certification platform development for Georgian Chamber of Commerce. Advised Tbilisi City leadership on City Development Strategy 2030.

Co-founded export company specializing in perishable goods, building South Asia's floral exports operations. Achieved international sales of $2,500-$5,000 monthly to clients in Melbourne, Doha, and Dubai. Established supply chain by partnering directly with South Indian flower growers. Set up retail flower kiosks across 6 major Indian cities including Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, and Kolkata. Scaled operations through partnerships with regional growers and distributors.

Drove business development for Linux-based IT solutions company in Bangalore. Sold IT solutions to enterprise clients including Kingfisher Airlines and TTK Healthcare Services. Developed market intelligence system to identify emerging opportunities based on customer feedback and competitive analysis. Framed marketing and brand strategies to increase company awareness.

Co-founded and led an IT services company, managing software development and business operations. - Developed custom client-server software using Visual Basic 6, MS Access, and Oracle 8. - Designed a user-friendly internet email server for the CIRG research organization using HTML, CSS, and Java. - Managed a team of six software developers, ensuring project delivery and client engagements. - Directed software development, sales, and marketing efforts to grow the company rapidly.

International Advertising, International Marketing, International Business Project, Service Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Advanced Integrated Marketing Communications

Computer Programming: C, C++, HTML, CSS, Java, Java Script, FoxPro, Visual Basic 6, Visual C++

Chemistry and Biology