Jyoti Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Nasscom Foundation, bringing over two decades of experience in driving social impact across various sectors. With expertise in gender equality, education, climate change, regenerative agriculture, child rights, and disaster management, Jyoti is well-positioned to lead the foundation into its next phase of growth. Her appointment underscores Nasscom Foundation’s commitment to leveraging technology for social good, as part of its TechForGood initiative.
Jyoti’s career is distinguished by her dedication to social empowerment and sustainable development. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and her previous roles include leadership positions at the Organic Cotton Accelerator, European Commission, World Resources Institute, Magic Bus India Foundation, Action Aid, and Save the Children. Throughout her career, Jyoti has built high-performing teams, driven impactful programs, and mobilized significant resources to support social initiatives.
In her new role, Jyoti Sharma expressed her excitement about the opportunity, stating, “I strongly believe that technology, when combined with purpose and innovation, can be a catalyst for creating equitable and sustainable development. I am excited to be a part of an organization that has consistently harnessed the power of technology to drive transformative social impact.” She emphasized her commitment to strengthening Nasscom Foundation’s legacy of TechForGood, ensuring that technology and social innovation work hand in hand to help India achieve its vision of digital equity and inclusive growth.
Under Jyoti’s leadership, Nasscom Foundation will focus on its flagship programs aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India’s vision of inclusive growth. These initiatives include Digital Literacy, Skilling and Employability for marginalized youth (especially women), Digital Capacity Building for Women Entrepreneurs, Social Innovation, and NGO Empowerment. The foundation has already made significant strides in these areas, and moving forward, it plans to focus on emerging fields such as AI for Social Good and enhancing the digital capacity of the broader impact ecosystem.
Rostow Ravanan, Chairman of Nasscom Foundation, praised Jyoti’s appointment, highlighting the significance of this leadership change. He said, “The appointment of Jyoti Sharma as CEO of Nasscom Foundation marks a pivotal moment for the organization. Her visionary leadership and deep expertise will be instrumental in scaling our impact through our flagship programs, broadening our reach, and driving meaningful change through the innovative use of technology.”
Jyoti’s leadership will be crucial in expanding Nasscom Foundation’s efforts to integrate technology with social development initiatives, empowering marginalized communities and enhancing digital access for underrepresented groups. Her work will also inspire more organizations to invest in social innovation and collaborative solutions that drive positive change.
As Nasscom Foundation continues its mission to support sustainable development, Jyoti Sharma’s leadership is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of the organization, amplifying its impact, and ensuring that technology remains a force for good in driving inclusive growth across India.