Bhavin Vyas is Group Chief ESG Officer at ARISE IIP, Executive Director of the ARISE Foundation, and board member of Okala and CrystalChain. ARISE IIP designs, finances, and operates world-class special economic zones across Africa to reduce import dependency, strengthen self-sufficiency, and create thousands of green jobs reimagining manufacturing as a driver of inclusive, sustainable prosperity.

With over 20 years of experience in social investment, ESG-aligned financing, and multi-sector sustainable development, Bhavin is a recognized strategist driving environmental and social impact at scale. He has built robust ESG institutions, led transformative initiatives across ports, logistics, manufacturing, energy, and agriculture, and pioneered innovative frameworks for climate resilience, health, education, and skills development. Through his leadership, he creates measurable, sustainable change while advancing cutting-edge solutions in biodiversity and supply chain traceability across Africa.