Gitanjali Bhattacharya

Background

About Gitanjali Bhattacharya

I’m a strategic leader with over 20 years’ experience scaling purpose-driven organisations through transformative fundraising, compelling communications, and a deep commitment to systemic social and environmental impact.My work has spanned continents and causes — from launching a youth enterprise movement in India called Jagriti Yatra, to leading global fundraising at ZSL, to expanding access and partnerships at Harrow School. What’s tied it all together? A belief that values-led, strategic leadership can unlock outcomes that are both ambitious and lasting.I’ve shaped multi-million-pound fundraising strategies, led global teams, and built trusted partnerships across the full spectrum of funding — from high-net-worth individuals and major trusts to government donors and multilateral agencies. I’ve worked across South Asia, the UK and beyond, always at the intersection of mission, influence and income.But it’s never just been about the numbers. What drives me is designing strategy that delivers purpose, leading teams that thrive, and telling stories that move people to act and ultimately, delivers impact. I bring entrepreneurial energy and governance depth. I am equally comfortable building something new or strengthening something established. I have a deep understanding of how to lead for impact in culturally and politically complex environments.I’m drawn to organisations entering bold new phases and thrive on designing and implementing strategies that bring clarity, creativity and deliver measureable outcomes. What I bring is long-term thinking, integrated leadership, and a track record of turning ambition into action.