Chris Desai

Chris Desai is an award-winning CEO, humanitarian, and environmental innovator whose work with UOCEAN 2025 and The Vayyu Foundation has gained global recognition.  Honoured as a '40 Under 40' global leader and one of the 'Top 100 Influential Voices', Chris has built a career at the intersection of entrepreneurship, conservation and social change.  A respected global keynote speaker and philanthropist, he is committed to empowering people and protecting the planet. 

As an Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Leicester, Chris mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters the development of impactful, future-ready ventures.

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