Murali Ram is C40 Cities' Regional Director for East, South East Asia & Oceania, where he leads mayoral and city engagements, facilitates city peer-to-peer learning, and oversees technical assistance delivery.

Previously, Murali was a Director with Arup in Malaysia and led Think City's initiatives for resilient urban development. He holds a Master's in Sustainable Development and was the Lead Author of "Creating Future-Proof Cities: How to Navigate the Climate Crisis" (2020). In 2018, he participated in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program on Resilient Cities.

Murali advises on sustainability and urban strategies for various urban actors.