Our People & Executive Leadership
Guided by dedicated leaders, technologists, domain researchers, and institutional advisors committed to transforming the cooperative movement.
Driven by Vision,
Guided by Expertise
Our executive leadership brings together decades of experience in social enterprise, agricultural technology, digital platforms, governance, and business strategy.
Together with our global network of volunteer advisors and domain specialists, we work to ensure every cooperative project is backed by world-class feasibility and implementation support.
Foundation Key Officers
The executive leadership guiding UNICOF's institutional strategy, technological infrastructure, program execution, and cooperative enterprise acceleration.
Jijy Philip
Visionary architect of cooperative innovation ecosystems, driving multi-state grassroots enterprise acceleration, institutional partnerships, and Viksit Bharat 2047 alignment.
Abilash Vijayan
Directs technological strategy, AI platform architectures, digital marketplace integration, and scalable digital solutions for grassroots cooperative societies across India.
Ajal Babu K
Oversees foundation operations, cross-state program delivery, operational governance, and institutional implementation of priority sector initiatives.
Sukhdev E S
Leads financial engineering, comprehensive project viability modeling, capital structuring, risk mitigation, and fiscal sustainability frameworks for cooperative startups.
Sneha Thomas
Coordinates executive administration, institutional workflows, stakeholder correspondence, and foundation communications support.
Akhila
Manages cooperative member queries, society onboarding assistance, community relations, and engagement workflows for affiliated societies.
Cooperative Leadership Network
UNICOF is proud to be supported by a distinguished network of cooperative founders, society chairpersons, and pioneering project leaders across India. Leading their respective cooperative institutions independently, their solidarity, mutual trust, and shared vision strengthen the national cooperative ecosystem and empower future cooperative startups.
“To give construction workers better livelihoods through safety, skills, respect, and economic opportunity through cooperative empowerment.”
“To create a modern industrial network where businesses grow together through shared resources, partnerships, and cooperative strength.”
“To build caring senior communities where elders enjoy comfort, healthcare, and dignity through supportive community living.”
“To make everyday essentials more accessible and affordable through a trusted, transparent consumer cooperative network.”
“To turn urban spaces into productive farming ecosystems that create income, healthy living, and sustainability for future cities.”
“To improve the future of dairy farmers through better pricing, modern chilling support systems, and fair cooperative growth.”
“To transform education through cooperative models that create equal learning opportunities, skill development, and brighter futures.”
“To unlock tourism potential by developing sustainable destinations that create local employment and regional community prosperity.”
“To advance technology through cooperative models that empower communities, build transparent trust, and drive shared digital growth.”
“To transform infrastructure management through cooperative models delivering operational excellence, reliability, and long-term value.”
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