Ruby Thapar

Ruby Thapar is a Program Director at The Conference Board. Previously, she was Director Corporate Affairs, India; Issues & Crisis Communication Leader - India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Dow Chemical International. Earlier she was Group Head & VP, Corporate Social Responsibility at Vedanta Resources and General Manger, Corporate Communications for the Aditya Birla Group.

With over 20 years of proven impact in academia, business and the social sector and past leadership roles in corporate reputation & advocacy, the development sector and child psychology, Ruby has a deep understanding of key stakeholders in CSR, their motivations and incentives. Her expertise is in building consensus and developing actionable, sustainable solutions to complex problems.