Laxmi is an interdisciplinary professional with international experience across consulting, advisory, international organisations, diplomacy and global initiatives. Her work focuses on policy research, strategic stakeholder engagement and responsible business conduct, bringing together international law, global governance, human rights and the private sector. Having worked across disciplines and cultures — from the United Nations in Geneva and Bangkok to international wealth management in Frankfurt and London — she brings diverse perspectives to complex issues and is comfortable engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
Strategic advisory on selected projects at the intersection of international law, global governance, sustainability and innovation. Independent advisory engagements globally, including work on the potential of innovation and AI for nature and biodiversity, and strategic input for social-impact initiatives.
Led the multi-stakeholder flagship initiative A Legal Framework for Impact, convened with the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and the Generation Foundation, on how law and policy can enable institutional investors to pursue sustainability, human-rights and environmental outcomes. Coordinated global policy engagement across the EU, UK, Japan, Australia and Canada, developed the communications and stakeholder-engagement strategy, and co-authored publications including on the Amazon Summit and the UN High Seas Treaty.
Selected for a competitive leadership programme recognising next-generation women leaders.
Regulatory and legal research advising international financial institutions on governance and compliance matters.
Advised social-entrepreneurship projects on international development, including access to clean drinking water in Eritrea and Nepal.
Co-organised the first high-level regional consultation on South-South Cooperation at UN ESCAP. At UNEP, supported membership engagement across Latin America and the Caribbean and co-organised the first global consultation on financial inclusion and financial-health target setting.
First and only candidate directly sponsored by Commerzbank International S.A. Luxembourg under an academic sponsorship programme. Supported senior relationship managers and executives serving high-net-worth clients globally.