Dr. Krishnaswamy Sankaran Partner, EY Switzerland, Switzerland

Dr. Krishnaswamy Sankaran is a Partner in EY Switzerland. He is a member of the EY Global Executive Partnership and responsible for building ESG & Sustainability Technologies, Ecosystems, Ventures, globally. He is a senior executive with 18+ years of demonstrated track record in all three sectors - business, government and... read moreinternational organisation.
With his strategic foresight, drive, and determination, he is committed to create sustainable impact to organisational triple bottom line (profits, people, and planet) across industries. In addition to his extended career in different industries, he has served in various capacities in the World Economic Forum and the European Commission. As an internationally-acclaimed innovator, Dr. Sankaran has gained valuable work experience ranging from the executive boardroom to the manufacturing floor. He is a Swiss citizen of Indian origin. Thanks to his multicultural and international experience gained from working in 10 countries across 4 continents, he is fluent in 5 languages. He received a well-balanced unique blend of technical, business management, and philosophy education - Doctorate in Engineering Sciences, Executive Masters in Organisational Development and Leadership, and several years of training in Indian Philosophy - Advaita Vedanta. He is the Winner of
2021 Nordic Energy Prize and 2020 Mission Innovation Award for contributions to energy, transport, and utilities sectors. In his spare time, he enjoys philosophical reflections, sailing, and spending time on the mountains.