A visionary entrepreneur, seasoned business leader, and advocate for sustainability, Minal Srinivasan has carved a unique path in the environmental infrastructure sector. As the Managing Director of Kesari Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. (KIPL), she has been instrumental in transforming the company from an emerging enterprise into one of India’s top 10 environmental consultancy firms. Under her leadership, KIPL has experienced significant growth, establishing itself as a trusted name in environmental compliance, water and wastewater treatment, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. She has successfully positioned KIPL as a key player in green infrastructure development, driving projects that align business success with environmental conservation.

Minal’s professional journey spans nearly two decades across education, executive leadership, and talent management before transitioning into entrepreneurship. After 17 years in the corporate world, she made the bold decision to join her family business, Kesari Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. Entering the male-dominated environmental infrastructure industry was one of the toughest challenges of her career, but she embraced it with determination, leveraging her business acumen to scale KIPL into a market leader in environmental and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

A firm believer in continuous learning, Minal holds a Master’s in Science from Mumbai University, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, USA, and an MBA in Infrastructure from ISB Hyderabad. She is also a certified business coach from Erickson International and is currently pursuing her doctorate at Golden Gate University, San
Francisco, focusing on business model scalability for sustainable infrastructure businesses.

Today, as an ecopreneur, Minal is dedicated to leading Kesari Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. into the future, ensuring that infrastructure development aligns with environmental conservation and regulatory best practices. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that business success and sustainability must go hand in hand, and she continues to drive initiatives that contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

A sought-after speaker, Minal regularly shares her expertise at management institutes and industry forums, including ISB, on topics such as women’s leadership, sustainability, and business transformation. She has been recognized as a Top Leadership Development Voice on LinkedIn, ranking among the top 2% of global experts in leadership development.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Minal is passionate about health and wellness, having practiced yoga and fitness for over 25 years. She is also an abstract artist and thought leader, channelling her creativity into canvas paintings, academic writings, and blogs. Her guiding principle, “The Earth is not an inheritance from our ancestors but a legacy borrowed from our children,” fuels her mission to create long-lasting environmental impact while building a thriving, responsible business.