Bhagyashree Joshi
Bengaluru
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Data & Community Manager
Open Supply Hub
12.2023 - Current
- Lead India stakeholder engagement across civil society, brands, suppliers, unions, government, and industry bodies.
- Supported platform development by integrating user insights, moderating data, and mapping supply chain data to enhance user experience.
- Researched social, environmental, and ethical supply chain issues; developed use cases on open data and transparency to inform stakeholders.
- Represented OS Hub through blogs, webinars, conferences, and ecosystem dialogues to promote initiatives and foster community engagement.
Senior Program Manager
Centre for Social Markets (Fairtrade India)
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Led EU-funded SWITCH Asia programme on sustainable cotton and textile value chains.
- Forged partnerships with producers, brands, certifiers, solution providers, and policymakers to enhance sustainable practices.
- Developed pilots for water, chemical, energy, and GHG reduction initiatives from farm to factory.
- Assessed and expanded sustainability innovations within Indian textile ecosystems.
Market Linkages Executive
Centre for Social Markets (Fairtrade India)
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Established sustainable market linkages, enhancing access to Fairtrade food products.
- Facilitated dialogue on sustainable procurement, aligning interests of businesses, investors, and government stakeholders.
- Assisted cross-border market entry for SWITCH Asia Bhutan programme, expanding market opportunities.
Consultant
Samudra Network
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Led market research and pricing strategies to successfully launch wholesale agri brands.
- Co-designed digital dashboards and compliance tools to enhance FPO operational efficiency.
- Built agri-commodity market linkages to strengthen market access for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
Business Operations / Consultant / Research
Sattva Consulting
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Conducted diagnostics and research projects, developing fundraising strategies to enhance sector-specific impact.
- Established PMO systems and governance structures, implementing metrics to ensure project alignment and accountability.
- Supported leadership in scaling operations from INR 20M to INR 160M, contributing to significant revenue growth.
Education
Impact Leader ESG Professional Program -
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
03-2026
PG Diploma in Rural Management -
Xavier Institute For Management
03-2014
B.Sc. Agriculture -
GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
05-2010
Skills
- Systems thinker with strong analytical and research orientation
- Ability to translate complex ground realities into credible frameworks
- Experienced in multi-cultural and multi-stakeholder environments
- Clear communicator with policy, industry, and civil society actors
- Purpose-driven, resilient, and collaborative leadership style
Publications And Speaking
- Published articles on open data, labour rights, and sustainable supply chains (Open Supply Hub, 2024).
- Speaker at IDH SUTRA Summit 2024, Fairtrade India Conference 2025, IIM Bangalore SCM Conference 2025.
Timeline
Data & Community Manager
Open Supply Hub
12.2023 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Centre for Social Markets (Fairtrade India)
11.2022 - 04.2024
Market Linkages Executive
Centre for Social Markets (Fairtrade India)
08.2021 - 10.2022
Consultant
Samudra Network
04.2020 - 08.2021
Business Operations / Consultant / Research
Sattva Consulting
04.2015 - 03.2020
Impact Leader ESG Professional Program -
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
PG Diploma in Rural Management -
Xavier Institute For Management
B.Sc. Agriculture -
GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology