Somnath Banerjee is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience at the interface of ministerial systems and national program frameworks, offering deep expertise in governance processes, policy design and planning, program management, strategic liaison, and high-level inter-ministerial coordination. With a career rooted in engaging operational command structures, policy platforms, and institutional frameworks, he has led large-scale rural and urban health initiatives, complex multi-stakeholder collaborations, and high-impact projects across both government and development sectors. Known for his high-stakes decision-making ability, strategic headship, and skill in guiding and inspiring diverse units, Somnath has built a reputation for forging effective partnerships that bridge policy and on-ground implementation. He holds a master’s degree in Social Work, and currently leads PCI India’s National Convergence efforts—engaging with NITI Aayog, MoHFW (NCVBDC), key ministries, and allied agencies to drive collaborative action that enhances PCI India’s role as a strategic partner to government in shaping public health and community development outcomes.