Shyaam Ramkumar

Shyaam Ramkumar is an experienced professional in the fields of sustainability, circular economy, and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as a Partner Success Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, Shyaam is focused on launching and growing a Sustainability Program in Arizona. As a Board Member at Forward·Inc and Board Chairman at Pivot Nonprofit Consulting, Shyaam oversees governance and guides social impact initiatives. With expertise as a Circular Innovation Expert at Tondo and a Council Member for the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Responsible Resource Use, Shyaam contributes to advancing circular economy practices and resource efficiency. Previous roles include Head of Growth Strategy at Circularise, startup advisor at Forest Valley Institute, and consultant positions at Tradecraft and RECIPROCITY ROI, LLC. Shyaam holds a PhD in Economic Sociology and has formal education in Industrial Ecology and Economics from reputable institutions.