Ian McBride

Head - Social Impact India

BT Group

Ian heads Responsible Business for BT Group in India, leading the company’s manifesto objectives to accelerate social impact through technology and digital skills in partnership with the British Asian Trust.

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Originally from the UK and settled in India, Ian has worked with various organisations focussed on skill development and gender equity; training in government schools and later leading strategic partnerships, program design and management.

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Upcoming Sessions

Skills & Livelihoods

Jobs Next door: Unlocking India’s Local Economy

Day 2: Thu, Nov 13, 2025

1 Hour

Jacaranda Hall

Skills & Livelihoods

Beyond Access: Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Skilling and Digital Safety

Day 2: Thu, Nov 13, 2025

1 Hour

Silver Oak Hall

Skills & Livelihoods

Future-Ready Workforce: Evidence, Impact & Policies

Day 2: Thu, Nov 13, 2025

1 Hour

Gulmohar Hall

There’s a lot happening at charcha 2025

Exciting programming in play - marquee speakers, extensive CSR and CSO network participation, thought-provoking panels and workshops, curated networking, and more.