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As a Board Member, Advisory Board Member, and Strategic Advisor, I bring over 30 years of experience as a business strategist. I've successfully pioneered innovative technologies and led strategic digital transformations at Vanguard, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. My track record includes numerous technology 'firsts,' leaving a lasting legacy of impactful outcomes and increased profitability.I serve on the boards of Bynry, a cloud-based utility SaaS company, transforming small to mid-sized utilities; Notify.io, an enterprise SaaS company for conversational messaging; and the Advisory Board of Fluree, driving innovation in data sharing, security and management. I previously served as a board member of Vahanna Tech Edge Acquisition Corp, facilitating a successful business combination with Roadzen. My global perspective, strategic acumen, and industry expertise play a pivotal role in steering enterprise investments towards substantial business growth.I serve on the Management Advisory Board at Berkeley College, New York, helping shape the curriculum and the Advisory Board for Shanti Bhavan, a transformative nonprofit residential education program for underprivileged children in India. In this capacity, I collaborate with fellow board members to secure the institution's long-term financial stability, ensuring it can continue its vital mission for generations to come.I believe in talent development and fostering the leaders of tomorrow. At Vanguard, I founded Leadership and Engagement for Asian Professionals (LEAP) that grew to over 2,000 members. I speak internationally on leadership, diversity, and the future of work.In 2018, I was honored with the American Business Association Gold Stevie® as the "Visionary for Creating Ecosystems of Tomorrow" and received the Chairman's Award for Excellence. In 2019, I earned the Inspirational Achievers Award from Roshni Media. In 2021 I was selected for The Agenda Diversity 100, a Financial Times’ publication for board directors. In 2022 I was named as a director to Watch in Director and Boards magazine and was recognized by Diligent as part of the Faces of Modern Leadership series.I've lived in three different countries and called numerous cities home. My educational journey led me through nine institutions. I dedicate my time to advising companies, consulting, and exploring places rich in ancient architecture. I'm passionate about engaging with like-minded individuals and those who are driven to change the world.

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