Himannshu Sharma

Background

About Himannshu Sharma

Himannshu Sharma is the President & CEO at COSCU — Confederations of Schools, Colleges, and Universities — a bold, global movement working to rewrite the future of education. At a time when the world faces a crisis in learning equity, teacher support, and system-level change, Mr. Sharma is building a platform where vision meets action. COSCU is not just an organization. It’s a decentralized ecosystem of educators, institutions, students, and reformers committed to reimagining how we teach, learn, and grow — across borders, backgrounds, and systems. From refugee camps to policy roundtables, from grassroots teacher communities to global donor coalitions, Mr. Sharma leads COSCU's efforts in: Elevating education leadership through Changemakers Global 30, identifying and nurturing the top 30 school leaders, educators, students, and higher education professionals in the world each year; Building education equity through Project Education, supporting schools across 90+ countries with training, resources, and strategic partnerships; Inspiring collective action through The Dialogue, a fireside series convening global voices to spotlight urgent challenges and fund community libraries and learning hubs; Designing future-ready systems with a focus on capacity building, AI in classrooms, teacher empowerment, and policy innovation. Mr. Sharma’s work is rooted in a single belief: education is the world’s most powerful equalizer — if we build it right. A social entrepreneur since age 13, he has scaled national-level programs with Educomp and McGraw Hill, advised education ministries and multilateral agencies, mentored startups through the EBRD’s Star Venture, and helped shape education policy through roles with UNESCO, the European Commission, and IUCN. He continues to serve as Chairperson of the Board at Ëlan Inc. — a global consulting and investment firm operating across 45+ countries — and is the founder of ED Studios, a content engine telling powerful stories through podcasts and newsletters. A visiting professor at several universities and bestselling author of “An Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals,” Mr. Sharma is a trusted advisor to both governments and grassroots changemakers. He’s not just leading conversations in education — he’s building the infrastructure for collective, global learning transformation. If you're building the future of education — you're already in his orbit. Reach out to collaborate.