Niraj Chitnis

Niraj is part of GDI South Asia’s Strategy & Build team, where he works across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives spanning climate mitigation and adaptation, agriculture, tech for good, and the circular economy. His work at GDI blends systems thinking with hands-on execution, supporting ventures with everything from strategy and storytelling to partnerships and operations, and he thrives at the intersection of innovation and impact.

Before joining GDI, he co-founded Kreo, a consumer electronics brand for content creators and gamers, where he led brand and growth as CMO. He also worked with the Global Tuberculosis team at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) across Asia and Africa, and began his career at Bain & Company, serving clients in private equity, FMCG, and the public sector.

Niraj is a graduate of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Outside work, he’s a geography nerd, curious traveler, and passionate FC Barcelona fan.