Question 1

Who is Himannshu Sharma?

Accepted Answer

Himannshu Sharma is an Independent Board Chair, Non-Executive Director, Strategic Advisor and Investor with over 20 years of leadership experience across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He supports boards, governments, multilateral organisations and growth-stage companies in governance, strategy, international expansion and long-term value creation.

Question 2

What is Himannshu Sharma’s role at Ëlan Inc.?

Accepted Answer

Himannshu Sharma serves as Chairperson of Ëlan Inc., an international consulting firm that forms the core of the group, complemented by three additional businesses: ED Studios, ED Technologies and Oh.Wow!, operating across communications, technology and lifestyle. As Chairperson he provides independent strategic oversight, guiding long-term institutional direction, international expansion and capital allocation.

Question 3

What board appointments does Himannshu Sharma hold?

Accepted Answer

His current board appointments include President & Board Member at COSCU (an international education chamber in The Hague), Chairperson of Ëlan Inc., Non-Executive Director at Indian Tyre Distributors Pvt. Ltd. (ITDPL), and Strategic Advisor to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). His past appointments include President & Board Member at Project Education, a global non-profit working with more than 60,000 schools across approximately 90 countries.

Question 4

What is Himannshu Sharma’s experience with international organisations?

Accepted Answer

Himannshu Sharma holds leadership and expert appointments with several international institutions. He is a European Union Climate Pact Ambassador for the European Commission, a Mentor in the EBRD Star Venture Programme, a Member of the World Economic Forum, and an Expert for UNESCO, IUCN, and the European Commission. He also serves as Director – Intergovernmental Relations at the Diplomatic Research & Policy Foundation.

Question 5

What is Himannshu Sharma’s book about?

Accepted Answer

Himannshu Sharma is the author of “An Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals (2nd Edition, 2026) · Volume I: After the Shock,” which examines the SDGs in the aftermath of global disruption: pandemic, geopolitical shifts and climate shocks, and what governments, institutions, businesses and societies committed to the 2030 Agenda must do now. The book is published as a Kindle Edition and covers public policy, sustainability, international development and governance.

Question 6

What awards and honours has Himannshu Sharma received?

Accepted Answer

Himannshu Sharma has been conferred a Doctor of Social Entrepreneurship (Honoris Causa) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his contributions to social entrepreneurship, institution building, education, innovation and ethical leadership. He has also been recognised as a Top Sustainability Thought Leader and a Top Climate Change Thought Leader for advancing responsible leadership and sustainable institutional practice.

Question 7

How can I contact Himannshu Sharma?

Accepted Answer

You can contact Himannshu Sharma by email at office@himannshusharma.com or via his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsharma23/. He is available for board appointments, strategic advisory, institutional partnerships and speaking engagements, with correspondence conducted across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Question 8

What industries does Himannshu Sharma work across?

Accepted Answer

Himannshu Sharma has board, advisory and investment experience spanning automotive, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, education, consumer, public sector and international organisations. He supports privately held businesses and international institutions across these sectors.

Books

An Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals (2nd Edition, 2026) · Volume I: After the Shock

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