Priyanka Bhide

Priyanka Bhide is the Co-founder and Director of Kubernein Initiative — an independent, female led, geopolitical think tank/ advisory firm based in Mumbai, working to mainstream issues that need greater intellectual capacity and focus. Since 2019 she has co-led Kubernein Initiative’s flagship program on gender and foreign policy. Priyanka comes from a strategy and communications background, with over a decade of experience working with the private, think tank, and non-profit sectors. She began her career as a consultant with the United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service in New York and has worked with Suzlon Energy, Strategic Foresight Group, Institute for Sustainable Communities and Dalberg Advisors in Asia. Priyanka has worked on a wide range of issues which include sustainable development, inclusive growth, future forecasting, water, diplomacy, governance, security, conflict resolution and renewable energy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Xavier’s College, University of Mumbai, and a Master’s degree in International Relations from NYU. Priyanka is also a Schmidt Futures International Strategy Forum 2023 Fellow.