From donating medical supplies and free food to donating money and opening hospitals, Indian corporates are taking a lead in response to the Covid-19 crisis. As Covid-19 sweeps across the world, the role of business in society continues to evolve. It’s encouraging to see how even in the midst of challenging times, corporate India is contributing generously both financially and philanthropically and embracing corporate social innovation to support society, their employees, and the economy at large.
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.
