Aayush Malik

Background

About Aayush Malik

I am a governance and impact consultant with a passion for leveraging technology and strategy to drive large-scale change.With nearly four years of experience in program design, strategic communications, and finance, I am currently a Consultant at Samagra, leading the strategy and communications division under the Founder’s Office. I drive thought leadership, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring Samagra remains at the forefront of the impact ecosystem. My work spans strategic content creation, partnerships, and knowledge dissemination, including publishing Op-Eds and developing high-impact communication assets.Previously, I worked with the Department of Basic Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, driving education governance reforms under the NIPUN Bharat Mission, impacting over 60 lakh students. My role spanned multiple work streams, including assessments, reviews, and monitoring interventions. Before that, I worked in market risk management at ICICI Bank, analyzing financial risk policies and investment strategies.My journey into the impact sector has been shaped by hands-on experience in research, data-driven decision-making, and high-stakes project execution. With an M.A. in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, I have built a strong foundation in analytical thinking, policy evaluation, and problem-solving. Having completed my education from various schools across India, the diverse experiences have reinforced my belief in personalized, scalable, inclusive, and innovative solutions to create impact.Outside of work, I enjoy debating, reading, playing tennis, and binging true crime documentaries.