Ashvin Dayal

Overview

Ashvin Dayal serves as Chief Operating Officer at The Rockefeller Foundation, where Dayal leads efforts to build a high-impact organization delivering results at scale [1][2]. Dayal has spent more than three decades leading large operations at the intersection of humanitarian action, global development, energy policy, and climate resilience [2]. Most recently, Dayal led the creation of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, a multi-billion-dollar initiative aimed at advancing transformational electrification projects in over 80 energy-poor countries [2]. Prior to the current role, Dayal held positions at The Rockefeller Foundation including Senior Vice President (Power) from 2019 to 2026 [4] and Associate Vice President & Managing Director roles focused on Smart Power and Asia [5][6]. Dayal's earlier career included regional director positions at Oxfam in South Asia and East Asia [8][9]. Dayal holds a Master's degree in Economics and International Development from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies [11] and a BA in Geography from SOAS University of London [12].

Career history

1. Chief Operating OfficerMay 2026 to presentThe Rockefeller Foundation
2. Senior Vice President (Power)Sep 2019 to May 2026The Rockefeller Foundation
3. Associate Vice President & Managing Director (Smart Power)Nov 2017 to Aug 2019The Rockefeller Foundation
4. Associate Vice President & Managing Director (Asia)Nov 2013 to Dec 2017The Rockefeller Foundation
5. Managing Director, AsiaNov 2008 to Nov 2013The Rockefeller Foundation
6. ORegional Director - South AsiaJan 2007 to Oct 2008Oxfam
7. ORegional Director, East AsiaApr 2004 to Dec 2006Oxfam
8. ORegional Programme Manager, East AsiaSep 2000 to Mar 2004Oxfam

Education

1. JHMaster's degree, Economics and International Development1991 - 1993Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)·)
2. SUBA, Geography1987 - 1990SOAS University of London
3. DCDulwich College1985 - 1987