Former Ambassador of India with a multi-faceted global perspective and extensive experience and familiarity with international high-level decision-making. A firm believer that innovation and creativity is the lifeblood of progress and profit. Currently an Independent Strategic Advisor for Think Tanks and businesses on a broad spectrum of issues including cultural sensitivities, challenges facing professional women, creativity in strategic planning, training, corporate gender issues and diversity.Professional Speaker and advisor on current issues of women and leadership, how cultural insensitivity can influence business decisions and diversity in the workplace. Areas of specialization are China, South East Asia, Turkey and Europe. The unusual family background of an Indian father and Burmese mother in diplomatic and public life provided an extensive international exposure from an early age.