Deepak Chincholi
Deputy General Manager, CSR and BHR
Deepak Chincholi is a member of the Social Services Cluster at Tata Sustainability Group (TSG), where he leads initiatives in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Business and Human Rights (BHR).
He is an experienced social sector professional who has assisted businesses in integrating social sustainability into their business imperatives through CSR and BHR engagements.
Deepak has over 18 years of progressive work experience, including roles in corporate, non-profit, and academic institutions. Prior to joining TSG, he spent more than five years at Maersk, where he was part of the strategic ESG programme. In his CSR role, he led strategic projects that improved healthcare access, raised awareness, and enhanced health outcomes for community members. As part of the ESG programme, he conducted impact assessments, including those related to labour and human rights, and was involved in extensive communication and reporting. His contributions helped the programme win multiple awards and external recognitions. He has also worked on several projects related to BHR reporting in response to various regulatory requirements, such as the CSRD and The Modern Slavery Acts (The U.K and Australia).
Deepak has also worked with KPMG, where he assisted clients in navigating their CSR journeys. He was extensively involved in developing CSR strategies, aligning them with national-level priorities and global goals (SDGs). He is adept at designing programmes, ensuring compliance with section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, conducting due diligence of implementing partners, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessments including SRoI, communications, and reporting.
Deepak holds an M.Sc. in Disaster Management from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, where he was recognized with a best research award for his thesis. He has also completed the Business and Human Rights Accelerator Training Programme offered by the United Nations Global Compact.
In his free time, he enjoys reading news and staying well-informed