Team

Governance & leadership

Abu Abraham Mathew leads IGNIS Foundation as Founder and CEO—building youth-led impact in climate, health, education, and entrepreneurship from the ground up in Kerala.

IGNIS Foundation founder and CEO portrait

Founder & CEO

Abu Abraham Mathew

Abu Abraham Mathew is the Founder and Managing Director of IGNIS Foundation, where he leads strategic initiatives at the intersection of climate action, community development, and education. A climate advocate and social mentor, he is committed to advancing sustainable, community-driven change by empowering young people as future leaders. He has collaborated with leading organisations, government bodies, and community networks to design and implement impactful programs across areas such as climate action, circular economy, and youth engagement. His work reflects a strong focus on bridging grassroots realities with scalable and practical solutions. Abu has represented Kerala and his community at national and international platforms, contributing to broader environmental and social dialogues.

Organisation

Leadership roster

Strategy, programmes, and operations—at a glance.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Abu Abraham Mathew

Kerala

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Alan Sam Mathew

Kerala

HR Head

Jis Sabu

Kerala

Research Head

Anit Jobby

Kerala

Outreach Head

Akshay K P

Kerala

Extended team

Colleagues supporting delivery and field work.

Aaron Varghese Cherian

Team member

Aleena Ann Kurien

Social Media Manager

Kalpesh M

Story teller

Nivya Merin Joy

SDG Campus Ambassador

Sanjo Dan Prasad

Project Head