Sangram Rane is an accomplished Senior Strategist and Program Manager at the United Nations. He is currently serving in the UN Task Team focused on the war in Ukraine (Russia – UN Memorandum and Black Sea Initiative), navigating highly sensitive geopolitical challenges and coordinating complex humanitarian initiatives.

Prior to joining the Team, Sangram led efforts on the UN Secretary General's Innovation Lab, conceptualizing the lab, spearheading political affairs and building innovative AI projects and tech partnerships. His career reflects a unique trajectory amidst the highest levels of UN leadership, having served in two consecutive Executive Offices of UN Secretaries-General. Sangram brings deep expertise in multilateral diplomacy, strategic planning, political analysis and policy development. His work distinctively bridges innovation and technology with peace and security, humanitarian action, and sustainable development.

Before joining the United Nations, Sangram worked in consulting, the high-tech industry, and at diplomatic missions. He holds a double Master's in Management from the London School of Economics and ESADE Business School (CEMS), and completed his Engineering studies and research at Saxion University of Applied Sciences and the University of Twente.