Ajay Narayanan

Ajay Narayanan has extensive work experience in various leadership and advisory roles. Ajay began their career as a Fellow at Lead - Inspiring leaders for a sustainable world in 1996. In 1998, they joined IDFC as the Head of Environment and Decentralized Infrastructure, where they spearheaded the financing of distributed infrastructure and green technologies. Ajay also played a crucial role in setting up the Environment risk department and overseeing E&S due diligence for IDFC investments.

In 2005, Ajay joined the International Finance Corporation as the Head of Financial Markets Sustainability, where they led the team responsible for the Sustainability and Climate Business investment program. Ajay managed environmental and social risks associated with IFC's financing operations in developing countries.

Ajay worked as a Senior Fellow at Southern Methodist University from 2016 until 2020, and at George Mason University from 2020 until 2021. Ajay then joined the World Bank Group as the Manager of Development Operations in 2016. In this role, they were responsible for managing audit and advisory engagements and ensuring the implementation of necessary processes and controls to achieve organizational goals.

Ajay later served as the Organizational Strategy Advisor at the World Bank Group in 2022. The following year, they became the President of NTL Institute and also served as the Director of Operations. Ajay currently holds the position of CEO at DaoLogic Consulting, LLC. Ajay also has experience volunteering as a Pet Adoption Counselor at the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County Inc.

Ajay Narayanan's education history includes multiple degrees and certifications. In 2018, they started their Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management at George Mason University, completing it in 2020. Prior to that, from 1989 to 1990, they pursued an MS degree in Safety Engineering at Texas A&M University. In 1988 to 1989, Ajay attended Indiana University Bloomington, focusing on Environmental Science and Public Affairs. From 1987 to 1989, they pursued another MS degree, this time in Mechanical Engineering, at the University at Buffalo. Ajay's earlier education includes a Bachelor's degree (B. Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, which they earned from 1983 to 1987.

Additionally, Ajay Narayanan has obtained several certifications. Ajay became an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation in April 2022. In December 2021, they obtained the Certified Practitioner in Team Coaching certification from the Global Team Coaching Institute (GTCI). Ajay also holds the Accredited Individual Team Coaching Practitioner certification from EMCC Global since February 2021. In November 2020, Ajay became an EMCC Accredited Individual Team Coach. Furthermore, they acquired the GTCI Foundations Certified Coach certification from the Global Team Coaching Institute in October 2020. Prior to that, in June 2020, they obtained the Certified Professional Coach certification from the Academy of Creative Coaching. In terms of non-coaching certifications, Ajay received the Certified Fellow certification from the Institute of Risk Management in March 2017 and the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in January 2017. Ajay is also a member of the International Coaching Federation, as indicated by the ICF Member Badge obtained in February 2021.

There is mention of Ajay Narayanan participating in the Global Team Coaching Institute (GTCI), but no specific degree or field of study is provided.