Jayant Krishna

CEO, Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology (FAST India) Skill India Mission, FAST India and more...

Jayant Krishna has led key initiatives of Prime Minister’s Skill India Mission as CEO and ED & COO of National Skill Development Corporation. He was the first Indian to be appointed as the Group CEO of UK India Business Council. Jayant also set up the Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology as its Founding CEO. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington, DC. He was with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in key roles such as Director (Life Sciences & Healthcare), Regional Director (UK & Ireland), Global Capability Centre Head and Global Relationship Manager for one of TCS’ top 5 accounts. Jayant studied at the University of Leeds as a British Chevening Scholar. He is also on the Boards of several companies & institutions. He received the prestigious Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Innovation in Governance, 2016.

Jayant is passionate about cultural heritage and was the Founder Chairman of Lucknow Literature Carnival that had emerged amongst India’s top 5 lit-fests during his presidency. He has been on the Governing Council of INTACH and led several heritage conservation initiatives. As Member-Core Group, Lucknow Connect, Jayant was deeply involved in the heritage rejuvenation of Hazratganj. He launched a School Outreach Initiative to explain the importance of cultural heritage to children. As a Core Group member of Rumi Foundation, he has been actively involved in festivals like Wajid Ali Shah Festival and Jahan-e-Khusrao. Jayant is also on the Advisory Board of Itihaas to arouse the interest of school children and youth in cultural heritage. Jayant’s resolve is to work towards Lucknow’s declaration as UNESCO’s World Heritage City.