Hemant is one of Australia’s leading experts in the area of sustainability and the Circular Economy and works extensively on global initiatives with the UN, World Bank, and international agencies. In a career spanning 30 years, Hemant has worked for large corporations, governments, peak industry bodies, non-government organizations, municipal corporations, community groups, and venture capital investors. Notable entities he has been affiliated with include the United Nations, World Bank, Government of South Australia, BHP Billiton, Santos, SA Water, Worley Parsons, City of Salisbury, Siemens, and the University of Adelaide.

Hemant is the founder of Circular Economy Alliance Australia (CEAA), a global coalition for leadership and capacity building in the Circular Economy. He is also an Executive Advisor to Green Industries South Australia and an Environmental Specialist appointed to the UN Consultant Panel. He has developed the iconic ‘Global Leadership Program on the Circular Economy’, an executive leadership program in collaboration with UNCRD and the South Australian Government.

Hemant is a prolific public speaker, a passionate advocate for collaboration between governments, agencies, experts, and communities to solve complex environmental issues. He is actively involved in international trade missions, conferences, and seminars.