Sumit Jamuar, a British-Indian biotech trailblazer, has been appointed as the Chairman of Rainforest Partnership, a US-based climate action non-profit, effective from January 5, 2024. This announcement coincided with World Rainforest Day on June 22, 2023, where Jamuar, an IIT Delhi alumnus, was already serving as the vice chair and board member since December 2022.
Graduating in 1999 with a B Tech degree, Jamuar co-founded Global Gene Corp and served as its Chairman and CEO from July 2012 to May 2022. With a diverse background, he also contributed to the banking industry, holding positions at Lloyds Banking Group and SBICAP (UK), a subsidiary of the State Bank of India.
Expressing his commitment, Jamuar stated, “I look forward to working together with the Rainforest Partnership team to preserve this wonderful gift for our future generations.” Niyanta Spelman, the founder-CEO of Rainforest Partnership, commended Jamuar’s clarity of purpose, thoughtfulness, brilliance, and empathy.
Established in 2007, Rainforest Partnership focuses on combating deforestation by prioritizing the needs and rights of indigenous and local communities at the forefront of rainforest protection. With dedicated teams across various locations, including Texas, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia, the organization works towards its mission of tropical rainforest preservation.
In 2020, Rainforest Partnership launched Gen Z for the Trees, a youth-oriented initiative engaging them in rainforest protection. The following year, they organized Rainforest Collective, fostering a global collaboration among rainforest-focused organizations, communities, leaders, and industries for urgent action in rainforest protection.
