Gayatri (Patil) Thakare — Operations Associate

I am a Sustainability and ESG professional with 15+ years of experience in driving corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, CSR leadership, and brand building. Currently, as Brand Manager – ESG at Quest Global, I have played a key role in establishing the company’s ESG foundation, improving our EcoVadis scores (India +6, Global +5), and implementing the Resustain™ ESG platform in partnership with Treeni. My work spans sustainability-linked finance, CSR, stakeholder engagement, and communication. I contributed to Quest Global’s recognition through awards such as Best Sustainability Linked Loan (The Asset Triple A Awards, South Asia) and Gold at FE HR Summit CSR Awards. On the CSR front, I have led initiatives like the plantation of 500,000+ trees globally and a scholarship program for female engineers, which won a national CSR award. With a background in marketing and branding from YUJ Designs and Fujitsu India, I bring strong expertise in strategic communication, event management, and partner marketing, enabling me to effectively communicate ESG progress to clients, investors, and employees. Recognized as a finalist for Culture Champion of the Year, and recipient of Employee of the Quarter and On-the-Fly Awards, I am known for my collaborative leadership, integrity, and continuous learning mindset. I aspire to continue contributing to global sustainability transformation, aligning ESG with business strategy to build resilience, enhance brand reputation, attract investment, and create long-term social impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability and ESG expert with a strong background in marketing and corporate social responsibility.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 18 yrs 5 mos