Over the last 25 years, Mayank Shah has emerged as a global thought leader in supplier diversity, responsible sourcing and economic inclusion, founding two supplier diversity organisation in the UK (MSDUK), in Europe (ESDP) and co-founding GSDA, a global think tank on supplier diversity. Currently, he is setting up Indian Responsible Sourcing Consortium (IRSC), a ground breaking project in India to support micro and small businesses become part of global supply chains.
Career Highlights :
Founder & CEO, SD Impact Venture, UK and SDIV India Pvt Ltd (2024-present)
A UK based advisory organisation with global footprint, dedicated to fostering social and economic transformation through strategic consultancy and project management. Focused on achieving a sustainable and equitable future, SD Impact Venture operates at the intersection of social responsibility, economic empowerment through responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
Co-founder & Director, Proculis (2024-present)
One platform for Purpose Driven Procurement empowering businesses to achieve their inclusive sourcing and sustainability goals through AI driven data intelligence and expert advisory services. Co-founder and Director, Global Supplier Diversity Alliance (2024- Present)
Co-founded this global alliance of advocacy partners to establish world’s first global think tank and community of best practice, dedicated to advancing supplier diversity in Latin America, Asia, and Africa
Founder of European Supplier Diversity Programme (2022-2024)
Expanded supplier diversity initiatives across Europe, hosting landmark conferences and publishing influential research.
Founder and ex-CEO MSDUK (2006-2024)
Established the UK’s first supplier diversity advocacy organization, partnering with 250+ global corporations and generating nearly £5 billion in opportunities for 1,500+ ethnic minority businesses.
Voluntary Work :
Ashoka-ASPIRe accelerator : A mission-ally (Mentor) to one of the AshokaFellow, Voice4Girls
Mentor to two impact-driven NGOs in India : Tri Impact and Nidaan
Advisory board member to PACE Index
Education :
Master’s in commerce from Delhi University l MBA from Leeds University l Doctoral research on supplier diversity l Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Programme l Executive education from Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth
Mayank’s vision combines cutting-edge technology with deep procurement expertise to create inclusive supply chains that drive measurable social impact while delivering business value.
