Aakash Sethi — CEO
Aakash is empowering unemployable youth to navigate the future of work & learning in India by mastering 21st century skills through self-learning. He is integrating the culture, tools and practise of self-learning in the Indian education and vocational training system and transitioning teachers as champions of 21st century skills. By doing so, institutions and teachers are enabling young people to experience purpose and autonomy and take charge of their own learning and career pathways. Prior to starting the QUEST Alliance, Aakash worked with Microsoft's regional office in Istanbul covering Middle East and Africa. He was in the Regional Community Affairs & Citizenship team that developed a 3-year regional plan for digital inclusion programs with a strong focus on IT Skills development for employment. He was the Country Director of the International Youth Foundation and helped set up the Quest Alliance in partnership with USAID in India. He was an active member of AIESEC, the world’s largest youth organization that helps young people gain vital leadership & cross cultural experiences, for over 4 years where he held various local, national and global leadership positions. He has worked extensively on training & facilitating youth leadership programs in over 10 countries. He is passionate about exploring the role of business in poverty alleviation and the role of networks in taking collective action through a multi-stakeholder approach. He is an Ashoka fellow & Asia 21 leader and on the board of Children's Movement of Civic Awareness (CMCA). He has a graduate degree in Economics from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad. Specialties: Program Design, Management & Evaluation, Training & Facilitation Designing & Developing Networks Managing Virtual Networks Corporate Social Responsibility Social Enterprise Management
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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 24 yrs
Skills
- Program Management
- Leadership
Career Highlights
- Empowering youth through self-learning initiatives.
- Extensive experience in international development and education.
- Leadership in building networks for social impact.
Work Experience
International Youth Foundation
Board Member (1 yr 11 mos)
Country Director (3 yrs 6 mos)
QUEST Alliance
CEO (16 yrs 5 mos)
Microsoft
Corporate Citizenship Coordinator (1 yr 6 mos)
Ambuja Cements Ltd.(A LafargeHolcim Group Company)
Programme Officer (1 yr 3 mos)
AIESEC
Development & CSR Innovations (1 yr)
AIESEC in Ahmedabad
Local Committee President (1 yr 4 mos)
Education
BA at St. Xavier's College
Higher Secondary Certificate at St Xaviers Loyola Hall
