Chandni Hirani

Chandni Hirani is an experienced leader in social innovation and entrepreneurship with a strong focus on African programs. Currently serving as the Head of Africa Programmes at LSE Generate, Chandni has successfully established the first LSE hub in Africa and led various initiatives funded by the British Council and corporate partners. Chandni's background includes roles such as Program Lead at VC4A, where leadership was provided for the KfW/DEG develoPPP Ventures programme, and Accelerator Manager at Katapult, overseeing investment operations. Additionally, Chandni has extensive experience in mentorship, education, and program management, notably at The African Leadership University and as a director at Generation Enterprise. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship from The London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from The University of Manchester.