Soul Forest

Founder of EcoAdvisors, with over 20 years of experience in conservation finance, he has influenced more than $6 billion in sustainability capital and helped protect over 62 million hectares. His work sits at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and conservation, with a focus on directing capital towards meaningful environmental impact.

A Food Science graduate from Pennsylvania State University, USA, Harini specialises in documenting biodiversity research at Soul Forest. Her work helps capture and organise the crucial knowledge emerging from our efforts to understand and restore diverse ecosystems.

A Chartered Accountant turned agri-intrapreneur, Joyson is committed to purposeful enterprise through strategic leadership. His experience across business and operations, and his ability to solve complex challenges have played a key role in realising the vision of Soul Forest.

A Mechanical Engineer by background, Kumar transitioned from a corporate role in a tractor division to become a pivotal member of Cosmos Green. With over a decade of experience in farm engineering and operations, he applies his technical and practical knowledge to agriculture and land development.

An Environmental Scientist pursuing a Phd. in Wildlife, his expertise in species cataloging and conservation drives him. His profound knowledge of animal species fuels his ambition to enrich Soul Forest's diverse ecosystems.

An architect-turned-storyteller, Neha found her purpose in amplifying voices driving ecological impact. A B Arch graduate from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, she unites her love for landscapes, community building, sustainability and entrepreneurship to connect our work with audiences through authentic stories.

An Accounting and Finance professional with over 11 years of experience, Nidhi brings expertise in accounting, financial management, reporting and business finance to Soul Forest. She is trusted for her analytical, detail-oriented approach and commitment to process excellence.

A tech expert with experience across education, fintech and e-commerce in the US, Pavan has worked in software development, team leadership and entrepreneurship, including founding his own consulting firm. He holds a degree in Biotechnology Engineering and a Master's in Bioinformatics from UNC Chapel Hill, and now leads Sales for Forest Homes at Depalle.

A true calling for all things creative prompted Priyanka to shift lanes from a career in Finance to exploring a multitude of opportunities where authenticity and creativity merged. Her vision is to connect the right people to the team and amplify the efforts of the organisation. She is also a Bharatanatyam performer and teacher.

A seasoned Botanist with a PhD, Ramesh brings deep expertise in indigenous flora to Soul Forest. He supports biodiversity cataloguing and carbon sequestration, drawing on his knowledge of plant species, and widens the team's understanding of the ecosystems we protect.

A Chartered Accountant and US CPA Exam Qualified, Sasi holds a Master's in Project Management from the University of Denver. She has held leadership roles across fund operations, compliance and investor relations in private equity, venture capital and alternative investment funds.

An MBA from the Indian School of Business and a Computer Science graduate from BITS Pilani, Srikar has diverse experience across startup founding teams and leadership roles in a large corporation. A Yoga practitioner with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, he is passionate about holistic wellbeing and mental health.

Head of Causate, an advertising and strategy agency that has earned acclaim as a brand launchpad, elevating a number of businesses globally. Their strategic and marketing acumen was pivotal in bringing Soul Forest to life.

An Economics, Political Science and Sociology graduate with a PGDBA in Finance, Tamana works closely with Soul Forest's partners and associates. She helps build long-standing investor relationships and clearly communicate the organisation's vision, work and impact.

An Agricultural Engineering and Agribusiness graduate, Vijay has grown across agriculture, technology, sustainability, and sales, embracing diverse roles along the way. At Soul Forest, he works at the intersection of people, nature, and meaningful living. Beyond work, he draws inspiration from nature, photography, and football, pursuits that keep him curious and grounded.

The Co-Founder of Cosmos Green and Kheyti, Ayush is an Equity Analyst turned modern farmer who brings extensive knowledge of agronomy to Soul Forest. He works closely with smallholder farmers and has a practical, entrepreneurial approach to building the organisation.

An internationally recognized ecological restoration leader with 40+ years in public, private and non-profit sectors, George D. Gann is a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner and primary author of the International Standards for Ecological Restoration. His work spans hundreds of published projects, botanical fieldwork across Latin America and the Caribbean, leadership roles with IRC and SER, and advisory work for AlUla in Saudi Arabia and restoration-linked insurance products with SCOR.

With nearly three decades of experience across real estate and hospitality, Soumitri is a strategist and advisor focused on building businesses, shaping products, and creating places. His work brings together real estate, hospitality, development economics, customer behaviour, and strategy. An independent thinker, he also writes on real estate, cities, business, and leadership. He holds an MBA from IBS Hyderabad.

After spending decades in the leadership of PwC, he currently runs his boutique investment fund 'Utthishta' and investment bank 'Artha Arbitrage'. He mentors start-ups and guides them to scale. His strategies helped Cosmos Green navigate some of the most challenging days. He is the first investor into Cosmos Green and is an evangelist for biodiversity conservation.