Sumit Arora
Sumit Arora is an accomplished leadership coach, organisational development consultant and thought leader with over a decade of experience in helping individuals and organizations unlock their true potential. Having created and delivered leadership development programs across India, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, and Jakarta, Sumit Arora has a proven track record of transforming senior and mid-level leaders through immersive leadership retreats.
An alumnus of the Haas School of Management, University of California, Berkeley, Sumit currently serves as the Director of Partnerships at the Centre for Wildlife Studies. In this role, he collaborates with global stakeholders to advance sustainability and environmental initiatives. Sumit is also the founder of Enviro Aware, an initiative dedicated to empowering young leaders in climate action, with two successful editions of the Young Leaders Summit under his leadership.
Beyond his work in leadership and environmental advocacy, Sumit is deeply committed to education and knowledge-sharing. He is an adjunct faculty member at Christ University, Bangalore, where he teaches Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Programs. His academic involvement allows him to shape the next generation of public policy professionals and social impact leaders.
Sumit’s expertise extends into holistic well-being, with over 10 years of experience as a Certified Meditation Trainer for Heartfulness Meditation. He has worked pro bono with individuals from diverse backgrounds, guiding them on their journey to self-discovery and personal fulfilment. This passion for holistic growth led him to create the Self Clarity Retreats, a program that integrates scientifically proven tools for self-exploration, value alignment, and goal-setting, enabling individuals to live more meaningful and purpose-driven lives.
Sumit’s unique blend of leadership coaching, academic instruction, environmental activism, and mindfulness training positions him as a transformative leader, guiding individuals and organizations toward impactful, value-based action. Whether coaching executives, educating future public policy professionals, or helping individuals gain deeper self-awareness, Sumit empowers people he works with to lead with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.