Bio
Madhav has been the Chief Executive Officer of the WRI India, since April 2023. Over his 15-year tenure at WRI, he has played a pivotal role in shaping its strategy, structure, and growth, holding various positions including Interim CEO, Executive Director of the Sustainable Cities Program, and Director of EMBARQ. As Executive Director of the Sustainable Cities Program, Pai influenced national and sub-national policies on urban transport, urban development, and electric mobility. His contributions include the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, the national electric bus program, and the green hydrogen mission. He also expanded the Cities portfolio to transform Indian cities, and integrate food, land, water, and energy systems, supporting India's transition to a low-carbon economy. During his time as Director of the EMBARQ program, Pai supported landmark initiatives such as the Indore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Raahgiri, and BusKaro. A published author, he has written numerous research papers for renowned journals and authored articles and books on urban transport, urban planning, resilience, and clean air.