A talk by Fortess member Jayant Krishna, CEO-FAST India
24.08.2022, 6:00 pm IST via Zoom
“Science is the key to our future, and if you don’t believe in science, then you’re holding everybody back.” – Bill Nye
The world has already transformed into an innovation-led economy whereas there have been no breakthrough reforms in India’s S&T sector post-independence. Potentially, India can repeat the magic of economic reforms of the early nineties in S&T if it can reform the sector big time. India must nurture the ambition to be at the forefront of research for creation of new S&T knowledge and its translation to economic and social goods; and enable sustained economic growth. India has the economic scale, large talent pool, huge market size and a vibrant start-up ecosystem to invest in research and translate it to unlock economic value.
Jayant Krishna, CEO, Foundation for Advancing Science & Technology (FAST-India) delivered a talk on “Reforming our Science & Technology (S&T) Ecosystem to enable India’s Emergence as an Innovation-led Economy”.
About the Speaker:
Jayant was in several roles during his 22-year long career in TCS including Director, Life Sciences & Healthcare – Europe, Regional Director (UK & Ireland) for Transportation, Travel & Hospitality and Media & Entertainment,), Delivery Centre Head and Global Relationship Manager for one of TCS’ top 5 accounts. Jayant had previously served in leadership roles in Skill India Mission at National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), including Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer. He was the first Indian to be appointed as the Group CEO of UK India Business Council (UKIBC). He has been the Executive Director, Public Policy at silicon valley nonprofit WF. Jayant studied at the University of Leeds as a British Chevening Scholar and has been the recipient of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Innovation in Governance in 2016. A Fellow of AIMA and CSI, he sits on the Board of Directors and Board of Governors of
varied companies and institutions. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington, DC.
The session was met with a lot of enhusiasm from the members, who engaged in active discussion with Jayant on the topic. Kindly follow the below link to view the recording of the session. Do share your comments/feedback on the session.
Jayant is reachable @ +91 9839022488
email: Jayant.krishna@hotmail.com
