G.S. Mahapatra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s in Applied Operations Research, and an MBA in Finance. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India (ICMAI) and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics. He pursued his Fellowship in Supply Chain Engineering from the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (formerly known as NITIE), and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS. In addition to his academic qualifications, he is a Life Member of several esteemed professional organizations, including the Indian Institute of Metals and the Indian Institute of Materials Management.
Mr. Mahapatra is a recognized expert in Supply Chain Sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, and ESG Risk Management. His expertise extends across sustainable business practices, climate risk management, and corporate responsibility. He is skilled in developing strategies that help businesses optimize their supply chains for both economic efficiency and environmental impact reduction, while aligning with global sustainability standards. His focus also includes ESG risk identification, ensuring that companies can manage potential social, environmental, and governance risks proactively to mitigate adverse impacts.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Mahapatra has served in leadership roles across industries in India, the U.S., Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Prior to founding his company, he worked with leading firms such as BearingPoint USA (KPMG Consulting), Deloitte Consulting LLP (USA), HP (USA), Wipro Technologies, Vedanta Limited, SAIL, and Tech Mahindra, helping organizations transform their operations with a focus on sustainability, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.