Mahindra Group announced the appointment of Ankit Todi as the new Group Chief Sustainability Officer. Since joining the Mahindra Group in 2022, Ankit has been instrumental in shaping the group’s refreshed ‘Planet Positive’ sustainability strategy. He has anchored the Group Sustainability CEO Council and led the Mahindra Group’s engagement with platforms such as the World Economic Forum, United Nations Global Compact, and the Sustainable Markets Initiative, in addition to various domestic industry associations.
Ankit reports to Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Group Public Affairs Officer, Mahindra Group and Member – Group Executive Board. Commenting on the appointment, Abanti said, “Ankit’s promotion from within the organisation underscores Mahindra Group’s commitment to nurturing a robust pipeline of future leaders. Ankit has driven strong outcomes by integrating business strategy with sustainability initiatives. He has significantly contributed to driving sustainability roadmaps and actions across the Group’s businesses, reinforcing Mahindra’s credibility as a planet-positive business group.”
He holds a Master’s degree in Information & Communication Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, both from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Ankit is a member of the ‘Mahindra Accelerated Leadership Track’ [MALT], a leadership program conducted in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, aimed at building a strong talent pool. Prior to joining Mahindra, Ankit spent seven years in management consulting at Bain & Company.
