Dr. Sumitra Nair

Dr. Sumitra brings 30 years of experience at the intersection of sustainability, human capital, and digital transformation, spanning the telecommunications, technology, and public sectors. She is a sustainability pioneer, having led sustainability integration in DiGi Telecommunications, established Telenor's inaugural group-wide ESG reporting system and served as Senior Director and Group Head of Sustainability at Telekom Malaysia. Her career includes a decade-long stint at the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation where she held various leadership roles overseeing talent development, strategy, ESG and public policy.

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Currently, Dr. Sumitra advises public and private sector organisations, as well as universities on the integration of sustainability, workforce transformation and digital innovation. She holds a PhD in Business and Economics focusing on strategic sustainability in global corporations.