IPE Global and SAMRIDH became the founding members of the G7 endorsed global health initiative. “It’s a proud moment for us to be able to commit and catalyse global health transformation as a founding member of the Triple I for Global Health,” said Himanshu Skikka, Chief Strategy and Diversification Officer, Project Lead, SAMRIDH, as he delivered a keynote speech at the event.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
