Grin® has appointed Lakshmi Kaul as its Chief Executive Officer, bringing on board a seasoned leader with extensive experience in public policy, communications, international relations, advocacy, and social impact leadership. Her appointment reflects the organization’s focus on strengthening strategic leadership and expanding its engagement across diverse institutional and global ecosystems.
With a distinguished professional journey spanning India and the United Kingdom, Kaul has built a strong reputation for driving policy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, and institution-building programs across multiple sectors. In her new role, she will lead Grin®’s long-term growth strategy, organizational vision, and leadership initiatives while supporting the company’s broader expansion and impact objectives.
An alumna of the University of Delhi and Visva-Bharati University, Kaul has held leadership and advisory positions across several prominent organizations and institutions throughout her career. Her professional experience includes roles at Global Order, Indian School of Development Management, Mott MacDonald, and the Confederation of Indian Industry, among others.
She has also worked closely with international institutions and policy groups including the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, UK Parliament, Aga Khan Foundation, and Manchester India Partnership. Her work across these organizations has focused on strengthening bilateral engagement, advancing development initiatives, and supporting policy-driven collaborations between institutions, governments, and industry stakeholders.
Industry observers note that Kaul’s experience across communications, diplomacy, policy advocacy, and social impact positions her strongly to lead organizations operating in increasingly interconnected global environments. Her cross-sector background is expected to support Grin® in strengthening institutional partnerships, expanding stakeholder engagement, and driving strategic growth initiatives across multiple domains.
The appointment also reflects a broader trend where organizations are increasingly bringing in leaders with multidisciplinary expertise spanning policy, governance, communications, and international collaboration. Businesses and institutions today are placing greater emphasis on leadership capable of navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems while aligning organizational growth with broader societal and strategic objectives.
As Chief Executive Officer, Lakshmi Kaul is expected to play a key role in shaping Grin®’s future direction, leveraging her global experience in leadership, institution-building, and strategic engagement to drive sustainable growth and long-term organizational impact.
