Leadership

Roshan Paul
CTI Executive Director

Roshan’s career has focused on creating impact globally. He is an award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and impact leader with over 20 years of global experience on 6 continents. At IREX, he managed a $130+ million multi-year portfolio and a team over 90 people that worked with thousands of young leaders across more than 100 countries. 

Prior to IREX, Roshan co-founded Amani Institute in 2010 and co-led the organization from an idea to an award-winning social enterprise and the largest talent development organization for the social sector based in the global south, with offices in Kenya, Brazil and India. Under his tenure as CEO, Amani Institute trained and guided 10,000+ people from more than 65 countries. Based on this work, he co-authored the Amazon #1 bestseller The New Reason to Work: How to Build a Career that will Change the World in November 2021.