Jay Shah

Jay Shah is an experienced professional in sustainability and climate adaptation, currently serving as an ESG Manager at PGIM and as a Contact Point-Cities for the YOUNGO working group under UNFCCC since January 2024. Prior experience includes roles as an ESG Analyst at Purus, Project Officer focusing on Climate and Energy at ICLEI, and a Senior Project Consultant for Sustainability at PwC. Jay has participated in various infrastructure and sustainability projects, including master planning and feasibility studies at Darashaw & Co. Pvt. Ltd. and contributing to the Bangalore Bicycle Master-plan during an internship with the Directorate of Urban Land Transport. Academically, Jay holds a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering Design from CEPT University and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. Continuous professional development includes courses from the World Bank Group and Google, reflecting ongoing commitment to integrating innovative approaches in urban planning and environmental sustainability.