Global Council Trustee (At-Large) 2024-2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Faith Community: Christianity
In addition to serving as a member of the SAC, Lijo Chacko also serves as a Trustee (At‑Large) of URI’s Global Council. He is CEO of Sigachi – Middle East & Africa and brings a strong global social‑impact orientation. He has been a Trustee of the Tanta Gatha Foundation, advisor to the Global Equality Alliance, and was instrumental in the Global Action on Poverty network building program. He holds a Masters in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies (UK) and is a member of the Institute of Directors.
Lijo’s experience leading corporate‑sector and philanthropic initiatives in culturally diverse and development‑intense settings aligns directly with URI’s mission. He supports bridging business, civil society and faith networks across regions — helping to expand URI’s reach into Africa and the Middle East, build resource partnerships, and enable locally‑led inter‑religious cooperation in areas of complexity and opportunity.