Jenaan Lilani

Jenaan is a development practitioner with over 17 years of experience in creating social and environmental impact. She is currently the Head of Impact at Family Business Network (FBN), a global network of over 500 business families spread across 65 countries.

She began her career working in public health towards HIV/AIDS prevention amongst high-risk groups, and improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes for commercial sex workers and women in urban-slum settlements.

Over the years she has supported a number of businesses in not only setting up their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies, but has also been instrumental in influencing sustainable and gender-smart value chain interventions.

Most recently, in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer at India’s premier business incubator - Villgro, Jenaan shepherded the organization’s 5 year strategic plan and also set up the company’s 4th vertical on Gender Inclusion. She additionally held responsibilities of financial sustainability, strategic partnerships, and impact measurement at Villgro.

Jenaan is passionate about supporting the economic resilience of minority and low-income communities and is on the Advisory Board of Madhi Foundation and Dr. Mehta's International School. She also continues to support Villgro in an advisory capacity.