Wadhwani AI Global Names Nakul Jain as New CEO, Committed to Transforming Lives with AI
Wadhwani AI Global, a nonprofit dedicated to harnessing AI for social impact, has appointed Nakul Jain as its new CEO and Managing Director. Jain, with 14 years of experience in AI and international development, succeeds Romesh and Sunil Wadhwani, who emphasize the need for AI to reach communities where it can make the most significant difference.
Wadhwani AI Global's mission is to embed AI into critical public systems, transforming educational access, healthcare, and agricultural systems. Jain echoes this commitment, stressing the importance of AI models that address urgent needs in healthcare, early childhood education, food systems, and more, ensuring they reach the people who need them most.
The organization's impact was recently recognized at the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, which celebrate excellence in global education technology. Winners, to be announced on 14 January 2026, will be featured in the first print magazine of the awards, distributed at BETT 2026. The awards are open to organizations worldwide, showcasing measurable impact in various educational settings.
Wadhwani AI Global continues its commitment to using AI to transform lives, with Nakul Jain at the helm. The organization's work was celebrated at the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, highlighting its impact on global education technology. As it looks to the future, Wadhwani AI Global remains dedicated to ensuring AI reaches those who need it most.
