New Delhi, May 29, 2018 – Research Triangle Institute Global India Private Limited (doing business as RTI International – India), a leading research and consulting company, announces the appointment of Shalabh Srivastava as India Country Director. As the Chief Executive and a Director on the Board of the company based in India, Shalabh is responsible for the overall growth of RTI International – India, a private limited company registered in Delhi and a subsidiary of Research Triangle Institute, USA, an independent, nonprofit research institute doing business as RTI International.
Shalabh Srivastava brings more than two decades of diverse experience in management consulting, ranging from strategy, operations, and process re-engineering to organization design and performance improvement. Prior to joining RTI International – India, Shalabh led the management consulting practice for the power and utilities vertical of a prominent consultancy firm in India, spearheading multiple assignments in power distribution reforms and turnaround, renewable energy, and strategy for business growth and diversification.
On Shalabh Srivastava’s appointment, James Gibson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, RTI International, said “Shalabh’s appointment as the head of our Indian subsidiary ensures we have a leader who brings the right mix of experience and expertise to the role. His operational and industry insights align with our vision to be a leading organization in India providing insightful research and development services and partnering with Indian stakeholders to put our global body of knowledge into practice in India.”
Shalabh Srivastava, Country Director, RTI International – India, said, “India is currently witnessing a strong commitment from government, corporations, think tanks, and industry stakeholders to critical development issues such as improvements in health, water and sanitation, gender equality, energy access, and climate change. The demand for rigorous scientific research approaches, technology-based solutions, and evidence-based technical assistance is on the rise. Leveraging our global legacy and local experts, I look forward to advancing RTI International India’s impact in India.”
RTI International – India strives to address India’s social and developmental issues through innovation, multidisciplinary research, high-impact implementation, and independent assessments. RTI International-India is currently working with numerous partners, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Health Organization, Ashoka University, World Bank, and Population Foundation of India.