Rupen Desai

Rupen Desai is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing and leadership roles across various sectors. As Co-Founder of The Shed since March 2019, Rupen also serves as CMO and Venture Partner at Una Terra Venture Capital Fund. Additional roles include serving on the executive board and as VP for Asia-Pacific at the World Federation of Advertisers, and as an Advisory Board Member for organizations such as Sustainable Brands and Copenhagen Cartel. Prior experience includes global CMO at Dole Sunshine Company and Executive Vice Chairman for Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa at Edelman. Rupen holds an MBA in Marketing from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Birla VM Institute of Technology. Further professional development includes completing the IRG100 Leadership Program at the Institute for Real Growth.