Akhil Handa

Akhil Handa is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in driving sustainable economic models and strategic initiatives across prominent organizations. As the CEO and Founder of Earth 51 since July 2019, Akhil Handa focuses on promoting sustainable and inclusive business practices. In roles such as Ambassador for Catalyst 2030 and Meaningful Business 100, Akhil Handa advocates for the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Previous positions include Head of Cloud Strategy at Palo Alto Networks, Head of Strategy for SAP on Azure at Microsoft, and Director of IBM Cloud at Intel Corporation, among others. Akhil Handa holds a degree in International Business & Foreign Trade from the United States International University - Africa, complemented by an education at the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and The Lawrence School - Lovedale.