Founder, Catalyst GroupSwasti
A Social Investor, Shiv Kumar has 30 years of experience solving complex social problems in India and internationally. A post-graduate in management from the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) co-founded the Catalyst Group of institutions, consisting of nine entities that further the health and wealth of marginalised communities. He has incubated and supported community organisations and social enterprises. And has equally succeeded and failed. He travels extensively in India and 30 other countries for work. He plays roles as required - Advisor, technical support provider, institution builder, mentor, team leader, facilitator and coach. He is passionate about communities, collaboratives, institutions, human behaviour, partnerships, technology, governance, and being a foodie, techie and cyclist.
He is the Chief Integrator of three Collabs - The Community Action Collab, the Green Health Alliance and the Comprehensive Primary Health Care Alliance-working with 500 partners.