Dr. Balamurugan Ratha Krishnan

Dr. Balamurugan Ratha Krishnan is Founder and Chief Executive of Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF), with over 19 years of experience in public policy, regional cooperation and sustainable development across ASEAN. He leads initiatives in green education, climate action, sustainable tourism and youth empowerment, connecting government, academia, industry and communities.

He previously held leadership roles in Malaysia’s Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department, and served as Deputy Director of the Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation. His contributions include pioneering Malaysia’s first UN-certified carbon inventory for Melaka and leading the IMT-GT Sustainable Urban Development Framework.

At GGAF, he advances Eco-Schools, Eco-Campus, Young Reporters for the Environment and Green Key, supporting education for sustainable development and practical climate action.

He holds a Professional Doctorate of Business Administration. He earned a Master’s in Sustainable Development Management from Sunway University, where he is pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Development. His commitment is to enable sustainable futures.