Roshan Paul

As Director, Leadership Practice, Roshan is responsible for the global strategy for leadership development. He manages a portfolio of fellowships and leadership development programs supporting leaders in more than 100 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia, and the Americas, with a team of more than 90 staff. 

Prior to IREX, Roshan built a career around connecting global citizens to solve social problems across boundaries. He co-founded Amani Institute in 2010 and co-led the organization from an idea to an award-winning social enterprise with offices in Kenya, Brazil, India, and projects in more than 30 countries. Under his leadership, Amani Institute helped nearly 10,000 people from 70 countries step into or accelerate their careers in social impact. It also supported more than 250 organizations, from large global UN departments to small local businesses to increase staff capacity, motivation, and impact. He stepped down as CEO in 2021 but remains an active Board member. Based on this work, he co-authored the Amazon #1 bestseller The New Reason to Work: How to Build a Career that will Change the World in November 2021. 

 Prior to Amani Institute, Roshan worked with Ashoka for a decade, he designed and launched five new programs and managed two global projects, supporting over 500 social entrepreneurs known as Ashoka Fellows. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at Lynn University, and a strategy consultant for foundations and other social impact organizations.