Head – CSR, OakNorth · Social Entrepreneur
Tara Chand
From a village in Aligarh to leading global CSR —
20+ years of purpose, impacting 1.4 million lives.
CSR leader, strategist,
and social entrepreneur.
An accomplished CSR leader with over 20 years of cross-sector experience — directing over US$40 million in CSR funds, managing 100+ nonprofit partnerships, and impacting 1.4 million lives across India, UK and US.
Born in a village in Aligarh, raised in a Delhi slum, educated in government schools — his journey from marginal beginnings to global CSR leadership is defined by one constant: purpose.
Read full storyStory, education, skills, and credentials behind two decades of impact.
From CAPART to Moody's to OakNorth — the full professional timeline.
Real outcomes: 1.4M lives, $40M+ directed, AWSAR, awards, publications.
Interviews and conversations on CSR, social impact, and nutrition.
"Guidance at the right time has the power to change lives. Mentoring is even more important than giving money."
— Tara ChandHead – CSR, OakNorth &
Rishi & Milan Khosla Foundation
OakNorth Group
Overseeing CSR strategy and implementation for all group entities across UK, India and US. Managing a $4M annual budget across nutrition, education, livelihoods, gender and environment.
Khosla Foundation
India Manager for Rishi and Milan Khosla Foundation. Personal philanthropic adviser to the founder — managing all personal and family giving strategy.
NetZero & ESG
Ensuring business transition to NetZero through carbon farming projects. Leading all CSR/ESG compliance, modern slavery, human rights, and sustainability reporting.