Rohini Saran is a senior public health and social impact leader with over 19 years of experience advancing nutrition, food systems, maternal and child health outcomes across India and South Asia. Trained in Foods and Nutrition, with an MBA in Marketing, a Professional Diploma in Clinical Research, plus an Advanced Executive Programme in CSR and Strategic Sustainable Leadership from IIM Indore (Executive Alumni), she brings a multidisciplinary, systems-driven approach to translating evidence into scalable, policy-aligned solutions.
Across leadership roles spanning government, global philanthropy, international NGOs, corporate social investment, Rohini has led complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships bridging public systems with private capital. Her contributions include national, regional nutrition reforms, ESG-integrated sustainability strategies, gender-responsive programming, with strong emphasis on institutional strengthening, governance reform, accountable delivery at scale.
Her leadership centers resilient public systems that prioritize women, communities, equity. She also serves as President of the Institute of Home Economics Alumni Association, advancing alumni governance and institutional development. Rohini remains committed to advancing sustainable health ecosystems through strategic partnerships, executive stewardship, evidence-informed policy action that drives durable systemic change.