Chief Executive Officer, One Billion Literates Foundation (OBLF)
Anish Ramachandran is the Chief Executive Officer of One Billion Literates Foundation, where he leads with deep conviction, strategic foresight and a commitment to educational equity. With over twenty-five years of experience in corporate leadership, Anish brings a rare blend of executive acumen and grassroots empathy to his role at OBLF.
Before transitioning to the development sector, Anish served as Vice-President and Director for Intel’s Greater Asia Region. Over an eighteen-year career with Intel, he held various strategic leadership positions across geographies, overseeing complex operations and innovation-led growth initiatives. He is an alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Anish’s work at OBLF is driven by his dedication to bridging systemic learning gaps and empowering children from marginalised communities to realise their full potential. His leadership spans fundraising, pedagogy design, impact measurement and stakeholder engagement.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Anish is a thoughtful writer and lifelong music enthusiast, often found reflecting on social challenges or playing classic Simon & Garfunkel tracks.
