Shyaam Ramkumar

Shyaam Ramkumar is a Partner Success Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, focusing on the Sustainability Program in Arizona and facilitating strategic partnerships for sustainable technology. As a Board Member of Forward·Inc and Board Chairman of Pivot Nonprofit Consulting, Shyaam oversees governance and fosters social impact for local non-profits. Expertise extends as a Circular Innovation Expert at Tondo, guiding circular economy initiatives globally. Previous roles include Council Member for the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Responsible Resource Use, Head of Growth Strategy at Circularise, and various advisory and consulting positions aimed at market development and corporate innovation. Shyaam holds a PhD in Economic Sociology from Università degli Studi di Milano, a MSc in Industrial Ecology from NTNU, and a BA in Economics from Northwestern University.