Pawanexh Kohli

Former Founding Chief Executive and Advisor of India’s National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD)
Advisor, Project TRANSSITioN

Prof Kohli brings 35 years of hands-on experience in industry, with 8 in policy formulation. As founding CEO of India’s National Centre for Cold-chain Development and ex Chief Advisor to the Government on post-harvest supply chains, his pragmatic insights shaped national programs since 2012. He authored & led various strategic initiatives including as member of the inter-ministerial Committee for Doubling Farmers Income. He chairs the Select Group on cooling of the International Solar Alliance and on its Global Advisory Committee. A ship Captain and an honorary Professor, his multi-disciplinary mind focuses to outcome sustainable socio-economic rural development and resource conservation.