Mandar Apte
Peace Innovator | Leadership Educator | Social Impact Strategist
Mandar Apte is a globally respected peacebuilder, founder of Cities4Peace – an initiative of the Art of Living Foundation dedicated to promoting peace, nonviolence, and compassion in cities across the world. With a career that blends corporate innovation with grassroots transformation, Mandar brings a unique blend of strategic insight and human values to every mission he leads.
Leadership & Recognition
Former Head – Global Social Innovation, Shell
Founder – Cities4Peace, building nonviolent communities globally
Producer & Director – From India With Love, an acclaimed documentary on peace and inner transformation
Senior Faculty – Art of Living Foundation & International Association for Human Values
Conducted leadership and breathwork programs for thousands: youth, police, and professionals across continents
Speaking & Global Impact
Promotes inner peace as a foundation for social change
Known for bridging corporate leadership with community well-being
Featured speaker on emotional resilience, civic healing, and nonviolent leadership
Vision
Mandar’s association with Quiet India stems from his deep conviction:
“Noise pollution is an invisible threat to our emotional balance and social fabric. A quieter India is a kinder, more connected India.”
With over two decades of experience in inner development and civic peacebuilding, Mandar brings to Quiet India a vision of calm, conscious cities powered by compassion and collective awareness.
