Ishank Gorla
Portfolio Manager - Scaling Innovations @World Food Programme
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Portfolio Manager - Scaling Innovations @World Food Programme
Munich, DE
Lead the scale-up of innovations across food systems, nutrition, and farmer resilience to advance sustainability and achieve Zero Hunger goals in Africa and Asia.2. Drive strategic partnerships with WFP HQ, country offices, and private sector collaborators to co-design and implement high-impact solutions.3. Champion the integration of technology and innovation to deliver measurable outcomes for communities facing food insecurity.
EDUCATION
Amity University
B.Tech, Biotechnology
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
SKILLS
ABOUT ISHANK GORLA
I am a Programme and Innovation Leader with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of food systems, private sector and sustainable development.Currently based in Germany and working with the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, I focus on scaling high-impact innovations that improve farmer resilience, strengthen food systems, and address global nutrition challenges.Previously at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), I led large-scale programmes across Africa and Asia, including the commercialization of biofortified crops across six countries. My work has focused on translating innovative ideas into scalable solutions by building strong partnerships across governments, private sector, and international organizations.My expertise includes: • Programme and portfolio management • Innovation scaling and ecosystem development • Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement • Food systems and market-based development • Multi-country programme delivery • Private sector engagement and consulting.With experience across the UN system, NGOs, and the private sector, I bring a cross-sector perspective to solving complex development challenges.
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