Sasank Vemuri

Sasank Vemuri is a seasoned international development expert with over 18 years of experience in sustainable urban mobility, climate change mitigation, and program development. He currently leads the Global Secretariat of the MobiliseYourCity Partnership, a global initiative supporting cities in the Global South to plan and implement low-carbon, inclusive urban mobility solutions. He also serves as Director of the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) – Just Mobility Program, focused on promoting socially inclusive and climate-resilient mobility systems.

Prior to his current roles, Sasank worked at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), where he managed urban infrastructure investments and technical assistance across Southeast Asia. He has also worked with the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) and GIZ India, supporting climate-resilient urban development and sustainable financing strategies. Sasank has lived and worked in six countries across three continents and has collaborated closely with key development partners, including AFD, KfW, and the Global Environment Facility.