Robin Kumar Thakur

Robin is a seasoned procurement professional with over 16 years of experience, including 11 years at the World Bank.  Robin is an engineer with academic qualifications and holds a master’s degree in supply chain management. As Procurement Specialist at the World Bank, he provides fiduciary oversight for 14 investment projects across various sectors, including Urban Development, Water, Transport, Agriculture, Education, and Health. Beyond his fiduciary responsibilities, Robin has played a key role in advancing procurement reforms in partnership with federal and state governments in India.

Before working with the World Bank, Robin worked with the Government of India in the hydropower generation sector. Robin holds the MCIPS qualification, alongside several other credentials, such as Certified PPP Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Fraud Examiner. His areas of interest are GovTech solutions in Public Procurement, Green Public Procurement, PPP Procurement, and Procurement Analytics.