Chandan Yakapur

Chandan Yakapur is a seasoned professional in partnerships and external relations, currently serving as a Senior Specialist at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure since January 2024. Prior to this role, Chandan worked at Plan_India from October 2016 to January 2024, holding positions as Regional Manager and Manager of Corporate Partnerships, where responsibilities included identifying compatible corporate entities for long-term alliances. Chandan's experience also encompasses significant contributions to The Akshaya Patra Foundation as a Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager in Corporate Partnerships, along with a Business Development Manager role at Vishwabharati NGO, focusing on project proposals and revenue generation. Early career experience includes working as a Sales Development Manager at HDFC Standard Life Insurance. Chandan holds an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from the Indian School of Business Management & Administration and completed secondary education at Kendriya Vidyalaya Gulbarga.