Senior Management

Aaron Matthew Schubert

Director - Regional and Country Programmes

Aaron heads the regional and country programmes in CDRI. A strategic development leader and seasoned diplomat with over 15 years of experience, Aaron has led multisectoral programs across Asia and Africa. His work has focused on resilience, infrastructure systems strengthening, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and regional cooperation. He brings a proven track record in shaping and executing multi-country initiatives that align with both national priorities and global frameworks—particularly those aimed at promoting climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure.

Aaron is adept at delivering context-specific technical assistance through government-led platforms, forging high-level trilateral and multilateral partnerships, and advancing systemic reforms through evidence-based policy dialogue and innovation in development financing.

He also excels in advising national and subnational governments on systems-level transformations in critical areas such as infrastructure, energy, disaster resilience, health, education, and emergency response—all while strengthening institutional capacity and fostering local ownership.

Aishwarya Pillai

Lead Specialist

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.