Neha Simlai

Neha Simlai is an experienced professional in market development, policy engagement, and sustainability. Currently serving as the Head of Market Development - Asia-Pacific at the Forest Stewardship Council™, Neha is responsible for strategic partnerships and the implementation of plans to position FSC as a trusted market tool in the region. As a Trustee and Founding Director of the Social and Political Research Foundation, Neha drives policy engagement and organizational operations. Previous roles include Senior Program Manager at IDH, where Neha led a major markets transformation program in Asia, and International Program Manager at the Wildlife Conservation Society, where Neha framed a five-year sustainability strategy. Neha's academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, underscoring a strong foundation in public policy and management.