Pavan Sharma

Pavan Sharma is an Adjunct Lecturer at the NUS Business School (Analytics and Operations Department) and Rutgers Business School (USA), specializing in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of PlanetWise Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based startup focused on carbon management, ESG, and sustainability solutions.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, India, 1988)
• Master of Business Administration (Rutgers University, USA, 2009)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Research Interests: Pavan’s expertise spans procurement strategies in the digital era, supply chain optimization, industrial process improvement, and sustainability initiatives. He actively contributes to carbon management frameworks, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and ESG advisory services. His work integrates technological solutions for greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate risk mitigation.

Awards & Certifications: Member of Beta Gamma Sigma (International Honors Society), PMP (Project Management Professional), and GRI Certified Sustainability Professional.

Professional Activities: Over 30 years of industry experience in automotive, manufacturing, consulting, and logistics sectors. Provided consultancy and training to entities like Singapore Ministry of Defence, Shell, ST Engineering, and SUTD. Founded PlanetWise (2023) to offer SaaS platforms and advisory services for sustainability and carbon footprint management.