Murali Ram is C40’s Regional Director for East, Southeast Asia & Oceania, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Murali brings over two decades of strategic regional experience in cities and sustainability, most recently serving as the lead for Cities at Arup Malaysia. He holds a Master’s in Sustainable Development and is an alumnus of the U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program (Resilient Cities and Urban Sustainability). Before transitioning to climate and sustainability advocacy, Murali practised law in Malaysia, England, and the Caribbean.