Maneesh Kumar is an applied economics and data analytics professional with nearly eight years of experience supporting policy-oriented research and strategic decision-making. Based in Mumbai, he currently serves as a deputy manager supporting the chief economist at a leading economic research firm, where his work spans market assessments, economic modeling, and large-scale data analysis. Trained in applied economics, Maneesh brings a detail-driven and methodical approach to interpreting complex datasets and translating quantitative insights into guidance for organizational strategy and public-sector planning.

Maneesh has worked closely with multiple database organizations and research teams, developing evidence-based perspectives that inform long-term economic and policy considerations. His interests center on how rigorous economic analysis can support climate resilience, sustainable resource use, and adaptive development pathways—particularly in fast-evolving economic environments. As an Executive Fellow in Sustainability in Tech at The Digital Economist, Maneesh contributes analytical insight at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and technology. He focuses on how data interpretation and policy design can enable greener development models and strengthen institutional decision frameworks grounded in evidence, resilience, and long-term value creation.