CEO - Anil Agarwal Foundation

Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF)

The social impact arm of Vedanta — is committed to empowering communities and advancing sustainable nation-building. With a focus on eradicating hunger, particularly among women and children, AAF also drives initiatives across healthcare, education, skill development, sports, art & culture, environment, and animal welfare. As Vedanta’s unified CSR entity, AAF is positioned to deliver strategic, large-scale impact across seven business units.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a strategic leader to position AAF among India’s top three social impact foundations. The role involves shaping long-term vision, ensuring governance excellence, strengthening organizational capability, and advancing AAF’s influence through partnerships, data-led impact, and high-level stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive AAF’s strategic agenda to achieve national recognition and measurable outcomes

• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with Vedanta’s CSR priorities

• Build organizational capability and high-performing teams for effective program delivery

• Cultivate partnerships across government, private sector, and civil society to scale impact

• Represent AAF’s mission and outcomes through executive communication and advocacy

Candidate Profile:

• 15+ years of leadership experience in CSR, ESG, or social impact with relevant academic credentials

• Established thought leader with proven strategic and operational CSR expertise

• Strong stakeholder management across government, industry, and community ecosystems

• Excellent communication and influencing skills in English and Hindi