Mohit Madhav

About Mohit Madhav

Experienced Business Development Engineer with a strong background in the civil engineering industry, specializing in strategic planning, management, leadership, and institutional development. A Civil Engineering graduate from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU Aligarh), bringing an analytical, systems-driven approach to infrastructure, organizational growth, and sustainable development initiatives.Demonstrated experience in business development, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, and strategic partnerships, with proven skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, management reporting, and leadership communication. Adept at aligning technical knowledge with business strategy to deliver scalable and impact-oriented outcomes across engineering, education, and cultural sectors.Alongside professional engineering practice, actively engaged as a Global Cultural Leader aligned with the framework and values of the United Nations, working in areas of cultural diplomacy, intercultural dialogue, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. Strong alignment with global cultural and education agendas promoted by UNESCO, particularly in cultural heritage, creative industries, leadership development, and capacity building.Grounded in RSS values of service (Seva), discipline, integrity, and nation-building, with a leadership approach that integrates Indian civilizational ethos into global engagement. Experienced in collaborating with academic institutions, cultural organizations, NGOs, government-linked bodies, and international platforms, contributing to training programs, management development programs (MDPs), seminars, workshops, and policy-aligned initiatives.Key areas of expertise include: • Business Development & Strategic Planning • Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Systems • Leadership Development & Capacity Building • Cultural Diplomacy & Global Cultural Leadership • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) • Education, Arts, and Performing Arts Management • Institutional Collaboration & Policy Interface • Youth Leadership & Global Citizenship • Stakeholder Management & Cross-Sector PartnershipsRecognized for the ability to bridge engineering, business, culture, and policy, enabling integrated solutions that support organizational growth, social impact, and global cooperation. Committed to promoting culture as a catalyst for peace, inclusion, resilience, and sustainable development, while delivering results that are locally rooted, nationally relevant, and globally aligned.

Experience

1. Global Cultural Leader India

   United Nations

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Role of a Global Cultural Leader in the United Nations A Global Cultural Leader within the United Nations framework works to protect, promote, and leverage culture as a force for peace, sustainable development, and global unity. While the UN does not always use the formal title “Global Cultural Leader,” this role is reflected through cultural ambassadors, experts, advisors, and leaders working with UN bodies.1. Cultural Diplomacy & PeacebuildingA Global Cultural Leader uses arts, heritage, and intercultural dialogue to: • Bridge divides between nations and communities • Promote peace, non-violence, and mutual respect • Support reconciliation in conflict and post-conflict regionsCulture becomes a soft power tool to foster trust where political dialogue may fail.2. Safeguarding Cultural HeritageIn alignment with UNESCO, the leader: • Protects tangible and intangible heritage (monuments, traditions, languages, arts) • Raises global awareness against destruction, illicit trafficking, and cultural erasure • Supports heritage preservation during wars, disasters, and climate threats3. Promoting Cultural Diversity & InclusionA Global Cultural Leader advocates for: • Respect for indigenous cultures and minority traditions • Gender equity and inclusion through cultural platforms • Equal representation of Global South narrativesThis supports the UN’s vision of “Unity in Diversity.”4. Culture for Sustainable Development (SDGs)Culture is increasingly recognized as a driver of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The leader: • Integrates culture with education, livelihoods, tourism, and urban development • Promotes creative industries as engines of employment and local economies • Aligns cultural programs with SDGs such as Quality Education, Decent Work, and Peace & Justice5. Global Advocacy & Representation

Education

• Aligarh Muslim University

  Civil engineering, Civil Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Mangalayatan University, Aligarh

  Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Construction Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Strategy Execution
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Training
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office