StrateRise Consulting Appoints Pradeep Panigrahi as COO of ESG Vertical

Mumbai :  StrateRise Consulting, a leading communication and ESG consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Dr. Pradeep Panigrahi, Ph.D. as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its ESG vertical. In this role, Dr. Panigrahi will spearhead the firm’s ESG strategy, drive sustainable business practices, and expand the consultancy’s impact across industries.

“We are thrilled to welcome Pradeep to our leadership team,” said Yuvraj Mehta, Founder & CEO of StrateRise. “His deep expertise in ESG and strategic insights will be instrumental in helping our clients navigate the evolving sustainability landscape. Under his leadership, we aim to strengthen our ESG vertical and provide customized solutions to both large conglomerates and MSMEs, enabling them to achieve sustainability goals at an affordable cost.”

Prior to joining StrateRise, Dr. Panigrahi held key leadership roles at Larsen & Toubro as Head Sustainability, where he successfully led ESG initiatives, stakeholder engagement programs, and sustainable investment strategies. Before L&T, he worked with leading organizations such as the Murugappa, Tata, and Mahindra. He is currently a member of SEBI’s ESG Advisory Committee.

Commenting on his new role, Dr. Panigrahi said, “I am delighted to join StrateRise Consulting at a time when Indian companies are rapidly embracing ESG principles for long-term sustainability and global competitiveness. With our experienced team, we are committed to provide cost-effective and customised ESG solutions that will help both large and small businesses to integrate sustainability. I look forward to contributing to the ESG space and driving the firm’s growth to the next level.”

With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Panigrahi brings a wealth of experience in ESG frameworks, corporate sustainability, and regulatory compliance. His leadership will enhance the firm’s ability to support businesses in integrating ESG principles into their operations, strengthening their long-term value and resilience.

StrateRise is a leading ESG and Crisis Communication consulting firm that provides consultancy, training, and communication services. The company focuses on helping MSMEs and the supply chains of large conglomerates achieve their sustainability goals, addressing financial constraints that often hinder their adoption of ESG practices.