Business Leaders List 2.0
Indiaspora is excited to share our Business Leaders 2.0 List. Like our 2020 Business Leaders List, we once again shine a light on some of the most prominent leaders in business today.
While a few are widely recognized names, others may be less familiar—yet all hold key roles as CEOs, Presidents, or Board Chairs at some of the world’s largest and most influential companies.
About
The Indiaspora Government Leaders List recognizes more than 200 leaders of the Indian diaspora who have reached the pinnacles of public leadership, now serving as prime ministers, agency heads, parliamentarians, legislators, and dozens of other key roles in 15 countries around the world.
Representing the interests of more than 550 million citizens, this powerful group demonstrates the rise of the diaspora as leaders in the political and government space.
Methodology
To compile this list, Indiaspora researched government websites and other publicly available resources to compile a comprehensive list of diaspora leaders serving in the following positions:
- Heads of government and deputy heads of government
- Ministers and agency heads serving as part of a government’s cabinet
- Ambassadors* and consuls general*
- Parliamentarians and federal legislators*
- Chief justices
- Heads of central banks
- Senior civil servants*
- Additional U.S. leaders, including federal administration nominees and appointees, and state and local leaders
*Countries with a significant history of diaspora migration were included, such as Australia, Canada, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Officers of Indian citizenship were not included because the list aims to highlight the contributions of the diaspora.
CEO, Infosys
Salil Parekh
Salil Parekh is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Infosys Limited, one of India’s leading global IT services companies. Parekh graduated with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in 1986. He then pursued higher studies at Cornell University, earning Master of Engineering degrees in both Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering in 1988.
Before joining Infosys, Parekh had a distinguished 25-year career at Capgemini, where he held several key leadership positions. He began his career at Ernst & Young in 1992 when the consultancy arm later merged with Capgemini. During his tenure at Capgemini, he served as a member of the group management board and held leadership roles in Cloud Infrastructure Services and various business clusters, including Application Services. Since taking the helm at Infosys in 2018, Parekh has led the company through significant transformation. Under his leadership, Infosys has witnessed an accelerated pace of digital transformation and an expansion of global capabilities. He has positioned the company to better serve clients in an increasingly digital world.
In May 2022, Parekh was reappointed as CEO and Managing Director for a five-year term ending March 2027, reflecting the board’s confidence in his leadership abilities. Parekh has received several awards as a leading CEO in the technology sector. He is a member of The Business Council, where he contributes his expertise to business leadership discussions. His strategic vision have earned him recognition as one of the prominent figures in the global IT services industry. Parekh’s vision for the future of Infosys revolves around harnessing emerging technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Committed to maintaining Infosys’ legacy as a leader in IT services, Parekh continues to guide the company towards sustained growth, innovation, and client-centricity. Indiaspora is proud to have Salil Parekh on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Google
Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai is an Indian-American business executive who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google. He is one of the most influential leaders in the global technology industry, overseeing the company’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Born in Chennai, India, Pichai pursued his undergraduate degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, followed by a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. He later earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Google, Pichai worked as a materials engineer and had a brief stint at the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, where he gained valuable business strategy experience that would later prove instrumental in his leadership roles.
Pichai joined Google in 2004 as the head of product management and development. He initially worked on the Google Toolbar, which enabled users of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers to access Google’s search functionality. His early work on the toolbar was critically strategic, as it allowed Google to track browsing behavior and power its AdWords targeting engine. Recognizing the strategic importance of web browsers, Pichai championed the development of Google Chrome, even when the company was primarily known for its search engine. His vision proved transformative, as Chrome became one of the world’s most popular web browsers, used by over 1 billion people.
In 2014, Pichai took over product, engineering, and research efforts for all of Google’s products and platforms. His leadership during this period was marked by strategic focus on key consumer products that would reach hundreds of millions of users worldwide. In August 2015, Pichai was appointed as CEO of Google during a period of rapid evolution in the tech industry. Under his leadership, Google navigated through groundbreaking advancements and strategic acquisitions. His success as Google’s CEO led to his appointment as CEO of Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, in 2019.
As CEO of both Google and Alphabet, Pichai focuses on developing advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to help people everywhere. His leadership philosophy centers on building great products while ensuring technology serves humanity’s broader interests. He continues to guide the company through significant technological shifts, particularly in the areas of AI and machine learning, positioning Google and Alphabet for continued innovation in the digital age. He received the Padma Bhushan Award in 2022. Outside of work, Pichai enjoys cricket and football. Indiaspora is proud to have Sundar Pichai on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Jacobs
Bob Pragada
Bob Pragada is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jacobs, a Fortune 500 global engineering and consulting firm. Pragada’s career began in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Civil Engineer, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander during the Clinton administration. He holds the distinction of being the first Indian American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy, breaking barriers and paving the way for greater diversity in military leadership. Pragada is a graduate of Stanford University, where he earned a Master of Science in engineering and management. This educational foundation provided him with the technical expertise and business acumen that would prove instrumental in his later corporate leadership roles.
Pragada initially joined Jacobs in 2006 and held senior management positions for nine years, including senior vice president of global sales, VP of field services, and group VP for the Northern Region. He left to join industrial services provider Brock Group, which he led as president and CEO. In 2016, he returned to Jacobs as president of the company’s global industrial and buildings division. In 2019, Pragada was appointed president and COO of Jacobs, providing executive oversight of all global operations, driving impressive profitable growth across the company’s critical mission solutions and people and places solutions lines of business.
Since stepping into the role of CEO, Pragada has emphasized the importance of cultural diversity. His leadership approach focuses on building a strong organizational culture that values diversity and inclusion, drawing from his own experiences as a trailblazer in both military and corporate environments. He serves as a trusted advisor to Eaton (Director), Brightstar Capital (Advisory Council Member), the Dallas Mavericks Foundation (Advisory Council Member), and the U.S. Naval Academy. These roles demonstrate his continued commitment to mentorship and strategic advisory work across various sectors. Indiaspora is proud to have Bob Pragada on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
Chairman, Coal India
PM Prasad
P.M. Prasad is the Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Limited (CIL), the world’s largest coal mining company and a Maharatna public sector enterprise. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering from Osmania University and later pursued his M.Tech in Open-cast Mining from the Indian School of Mines (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad. In 1988, he acquired his first-class mines manager certificate, demonstrating his technical expertise in coal mining operations.
Prasad began his career with Coal India Limited in 1984 as a management trainee at Western Coalfields Limited. He has systematically risen through the ranks, holding various roles across different subsidiaries of Coal India, honing his expertise in mining operations and management. During his tenure at Western Coalfields Limited, Prasad played an instrumental role in reopening the DRC mines in 1994-95, which had been affected by underground fire. This significant achievement earned him recognition as the ‘Best Mines Manager’ from the Secretary of Coal, Ministry of Coal, and the Chairman of Coal India Limited in 1995.
From May 2015 to 2018, Prasad served as Executive Director (Coal Mining) at NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), where he gained valuable experience in power sector coal operations. This three-year stint at NTPC broadened his understanding of the coal supply chain and its critical role in India’s energy security. Prasad leads a workforce of hundreds of thousands of employees across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring India’s energy security through consistent coal supply to power plants, steel mills, and other industrial consumers. Under his leadership, CIL achieved a record production of 175.5 million tonnes in Q1 FY 2024, demonstrating his capability to drive significant growth even in challenging conditions. Indiaspora is proud to have PM Prasad on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
Executive Chairman, Wipro Limited
Rishad Premji
Rishad Premji is an Indian business executive and Executive Chairman of Wipro Limited, a consulting-led and AI-powered global information technology services company, with over 230,000 employees in six continents. Rishad was a student of Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and later did a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wesleyan University and his MBA from Harvard Business School. Before joining the family business, he gained international experience working at GE Capital in the United States and Bain & Company in London.
He joined Wipro in 2007 and worked in several roles before becoming Executive Chairman in 2019 — including General Manager in the Banking and Financial Services business, Head of Investor and Government Relations, and Head of Strategy and M&A. He was the Chairman of NASSCOM for the year 2018–19. Premji, Executive Chairman of Wipro, spearheaded a major AI transformation, with 235,000 employees completing GenAI 101 training and 30,000 receiving advanced certifications—empowering operations, delivery, and innovation across functions. He announced a $1 billion AI investment plan over three years to embed AI pervasively via platforms like WiNow and Lab45.
Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Rishad continues his family’s legacy of philanthropy and social service. He represents the next generation of Indian business leadership, combining global education and experience with deep commitment to technology innovation and societal impact. Indiaspora is proud to have Rishad Premji on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
Chairman and Managing Director, ITC Limited
Sanjiv Puri
Sanjiv Puri is the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Limited, one of India’s largest diversified conglomerates with interests in FMCG, hotels, paperboards, packaging, and agri-business. Puri is an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, where he completed his engineering degree. He later pursued advanced management education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the world’s top business schools, which provided him with a strong foundation in strategic business leadership.
Puri joined ITC in January 1986 and has spent nearly four decades with the company, systematically rising through various leadership positions. His extensive experience spans multiple business segments including manufacturing, operations, information technology, and digital transformation initiatives. Under his leadership, ITC has continued its diversification strategy beyond its traditional tobacco business, significantly expanding into FMCG, hotels, paperboards, and packaging sectors. Puri’s leadership philosophy centers on consumer-centricity, innovation, and sustainability.
He believes in leveraging science and technology to turn challenges into opportunities, aiming to create long-term value for stakeholders. Looking ahead, Puri envisions ITC leading in sustainability and digital transformation, continuing its trajectory of diversified growth and market leadership. Indiaspora is proud to have Sanjiv Puri on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Snowflake
Sridhar Ramaswamy
Sridhar Ramaswamy is the Chief Executive Officer of Snowflake, a position he assumed in February 2024. Ramaswamy holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Brown University and a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. His leadership at Snowflake is focused on accelerating the company’s innovation, particularly in leveraging AI to deliver significant business value to customers through Snowflake’s Data Cloud. A highly respected veteran in the technology industry, Ramaswamy is recognized for his deep expertise in AI, data, and digital advertising.
Prior to leading Snowflake, Ramaswamy co-founded and served as CEO of Neeva, an ad-free, privacy-focused search engine, which was acquired by Snowflake in 2023. His career also includes a distinguished 15-year tenure at Google, where he rose to Senior Vice President of Advertising and Commerce, overseeing the company’s massive advertising business. He also held research positions at Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, and Bell Communications Research. At Snowflake, Ramaswamy aims to drive growth by harnessing AI and machine learning to enhance data analytics and cloud computing solutions, positioning the company at the forefront of the AI revolution. Indiaspora is proud to have Sridhar Ramaswamy on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Vanguard
Salim Ramji
Salim Ramji is the CEO of Vanguard, taking the helm in Summer 2024. Ramji, previously a senior executive at BlackRock, served as the Global Head of iShares and Index Investments and was a member of BlackRock’s Global Executive Committee. He has been instrumental in expanding investment access through ETFs and implementing innovative technologies in the bond market.
Ramji holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and politics from the University of Toronto and an M.A. in law from Cambridge University. He is also a CFA charterholder.Earlier in his career, Ramji was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led the firm’s Asset & Wealth Management Practice. He also started his professional journey as a lawyer at Clifford Chance in London and Hong Kong.
Ramji’s leadership philosophy centers on democratizing investment and promoting financial inclusion. His vision for Vanguard includes expanding its client base and enhancing its global footprint, particularly in low-cost investing and financial advisory services. He aims to leverage technology to make investing more accessible and efficient for millions of people worldwide. Indiaspora is proud to have Salim Ramji on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Hubspot
Yamini Rangan
Yamini Rangan is the Chief Executive Officer of HubSpot, a global leader in CRM and marketing automation. She was appointed CEO in 2021, after serving as HubSpot’s first-ever Chief Customer Officer, a role she took on in January 2020. In this position, she oversaw the company’s marketing, sales, and services teams, unifying them with a strong customer focus. Rangan is a seasoned technology industry veteran with over 25 years of experience spanning product marketing, sales, and strategy. Before joining HubSpot, she held significant leadership roles at other prominent tech companies. She served as Chief Customer Officer at Dropbox, where she was responsible for embedding customer focus across the organization.
Prior to that, she was the VP of Sales Strategy and Operations at Workday, where she played a key role in quadrupling revenue and scaling the sales organization. Her career also includes customer-facing leadership roles in strategy, pre-sales, and value-based selling at SAP, where she helped close significant deals. Yamini Rangan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
She has been recognized for her leadership, including being named one of the “Most Influential Women in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times in 2019 and “Best CEO for Women” by Comparably in 2022. Under her leadership, HubSpot has focused on AI-driven innovation and expanding its global presence, while also implementing initiatives like “No Internal Meeting Fridays” and a “Global Week of Rest” to support employee well-being. She also serves on the Board of Splunk. Rangan is also celebrated for her commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that HubSpot’s leadership is representative and supportive of all employees. Indiaspora is proud to have Yamini Rangan on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Air New Zealand
Nikhil Ravishankar
Nikhil Ravishankar is the Chief Executive Officer-designate of Air New Zealand, set to officially assume the role on October 20, 2025. Ravishankar joined Air New Zealand in September 2021 as Chief Digital Officer, where he has since been instrumental in advancing the airline’s technology infrastructure and enhancing the customer experience. Before joining Air New Zealand, he held senior leadership roles at Vector, where he led digital transformation, and at Accenture across various global markets.
Ravishankar holds bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Commerce from the University of Auckland. Recognized for his vision and digital expertise, he brings a blend of New Zealand values and international experience to his leadership. His appointment marks a new era for Air New Zealand, with a focus on innovation and sustainability as the airline navigates the evolving demands of the aviation industry. Indiaspora is delighted to have Nikhil Ravishankar on the Indiaspora Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Realty Income
Sumit Roy
Sumit Roy is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Realty Income Corporation, a position he has held since October 2018. He also serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Roy’s tenure at Realty Income began in 2011, and he has progressively taken on more senior roles, including Chief Investment Officer (2013-2014), Chief Operating Officer (2014-2018), and President (since 2015). In his role as COO, he oversaw various critical operations, including acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, and information technology.
Before joining Realty Income, Roy had a significant career in investment banking. He was an Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank for seven years, where he was responsible for over $57 billion in real estate capital markets and advisory transactions. His experience also includes working in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and as a Principal in technology consulting at Cap Gemini.
Sumit Roy holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science, and an MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. He is also a member of the Executive Board and Governance Committee for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) and serves as an independent member of Ventas, Inc.’s Board of Directors. Indiaspora is proud to have Sumit Roy on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
President & CEO, Microchip Technology, Inc.
Steve Sanghi
Steve Sanghi is the President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at Microchip Technology Inc., a leading semiconductor company. Prior to joining Microchip, Sanghi served as vice president of Operations at Waferscale Integration Inc. from 1988 to 1990. He holds an M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a B.S. degree in Electronics and Communications.
With more than 40 years of leadership in the semiconductor industry, Sanghi is widely recognized for his strategic vision and operational excellence. Under his direction, Microchip achieved 121 consecutive profitable quarters and he transformed the firm’s market value from about $10 million to billions during his nearly three-decade leadership.
Sanghi is credited with making Microchip profitable again through investments in research and development and by fostering a culture of teamwork and employee input. He is considered one of the longest-serving CEOs in the semiconductor industry and continues to lead Microchip’s strategic direction as the company navigates the evolving technology landscape. Indiaspora is proud to have Steve Sanghi on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
Chairman and Co-Founder, Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMG)
Vivek Chaand Sehgal
Vivek Chaand Sehgal is the co-founder and Chairman of Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMG), a multinational conglomerate primarily known for its role as a leading automotive component manufacturer. Sehgal began his entrepreneurial journey in 1975 when he co-founded Motherson with his mother, Ms. Swaran Lata Sehgal. Initially involved in silver trading, the company pivoted to manufacturing auto components. A pivotal moment came in 1983 when they started manufacturing cables, and later, in 1986, formed a joint venture with Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Japan, leading to the creation of Motherson Sumi Systems Limited (MSSL), the flagship company of the Group, which has been listed in India since 1993.
Under Sehgal’s leadership, SMG has grown into a diversified automotive supplier with a wide product range, serving major global car manufacturers like BMW, Ford, Mercedes, Toyota, and Volkswagen. He has driven the Group’s expansion through global ventures, joint ventures, and numerous acquisitions, successfully transforming it into a global entity with a presence in many countries and manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Sehgal is an Australian citizen and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delhi. He has been recognized with several accolades throughout his career, including “Man of the Year 2010” by Autocar Professional Magazine, the “Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Manufacturing” in 2012, and “Best CEO” awards from various business publications. In 2020, he announced the company’s diversification into new industries beyond automotive, such as Aerospace, Health and Medical, and Logistics Solutions. Indiaspora is proud to have Vivek Chaand Sehgal on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
Chairman, State Bank of India
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, also known as C.S. Setty, is an Indian banker and the current Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank. Setty began his career with SBI in 1988 as a Probationary Officer, and has accumulated over three decades of experience across various functions of the bank, both in India and internationally. Prior to his appointment as Chairman, he served as a Managing Director on the SBI board, overseeing International Banking, Global Markets, and Technology verticals. He also previously headed the Retail & Digital Banking portfolio and was instrumental in the Stressed Assets Resolution Group.
Before his role as Managing Director at SBI, he was the Managing Director and CEO of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. His international experience includes serving as the Country Head of the US Operations of State Bank of India and as the Regional Head and General Manager for East Asia, based in Hong Kong. Setty holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. He is known for his extensive experience in corporate credit, retail, digital, and international banking. He also serves as the Chairman of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).
C.S. Setty led SBI to a record net profit of US $9.2 billion for FY 2024‑25, making it one of the world’s top 100 profit‑making companies. He expanded the workforce—recruiting 13,455 Junior Associates and targeting 18,000 new hires—to cut branch wait times and boost customer service. Under his stewardship, SBI reduced savings account and term deposit rates following RBI’s repo cuts, enhancing its market responsiveness. He also launched the “SBI Green Marathon” and committed the bank to Net‑Zero by 2055. Indiaspora is proud to have C. S. Setty on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Mahindra & Mahindra
Anish Shah
Anish Shah is the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Mahindra Group, a position he assumed in April 2021. He is the first professional MD and CEO in the history of the Mahindra Group to have complete oversight of and responsibility for all its businesses. Shah joined the Mahindra Group in 2014 as Group President (Strategy), where he played a crucial role in developing strategic initiatives, building capabilities in areas like digitization and data sciences, and fostering synergies across the diverse group companies.
Prior to joining Mahindra, Shah served as President and CEO of GE Capital India from 2009 to 2014, where he led the transformation of the business, including the turnaround of its SBI Card joint venture. His 14-year career at GE also included various leadership positions in GE Capital’s U.S. and global units, such as Director, Global Mortgage, and Senior Vice President (Marketing and Product Development) at GE Mortgage Insurance. He also led Bank of America’s U.S. Debit Products business and worked as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company in Boston, and began his career with Citibank in Mumbai.
Anish Shah holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business, a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon, and a post-graduate diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He has been recognized for his leadership, including being honored as the Entrepreneurial CEO at EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and celebrated as Fortune India’s Best CEO in 2023. He also serves as the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for the 2023-2024 term, is a member of the UK Investment Council, and chairs the Automotive Governors Council at the World Economic Forum. Indiaspora is proud to have Dr. Anish Shah on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
Co-Founder and CEO, Wayfair
Niraj Shah
Niraj Shah is the Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chairman, and Co-founder of Wayfair, a leading online retailer for home goods. He co-founded Wayfair with his Cornell University classmate, Steve Conine, in 2002, and has served as CEO since its inception.
Before establishing Wayfair, Shah had a history of entrepreneurial ventures. He was the CEO and co-founder of Simplify Mobile, an enterprise software company that was sold in 2001. Prior to that, he was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Greylock Partners, and served as the Chief Operating Officer and a board member of iXL. He also co-founded and was CEO of Spinners, an IT consulting company that was acquired by iXL in 1998.
Shah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Cornell University. He has been recognized for his business acumen, including being named to Fortune Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list and receiving the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. He has also served as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Shah is also an active philanthropist. He and his wife founded the Shah Family Foundation, which supports education, healthcare, and community projects in Boston. His vision for Wayfair continues to focus on leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and maintaining a socially responsible business model. Indiaspora is proud to have Niraj Shah on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
MD and Chairman, Sun Pharma
Dilip Shangvi
Dilip Shanghvi serves as the Managing Director of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. He was the founder (1983) of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., which became the largest pharmaceutical company in India and one of the largest generic-drug producers in the world. In 1983, he founded Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, focusing initially on psychiatric drugs. The company began with a single manufacturing facility in Vapi, Gujarat. Dilip studied at JJ Ajmera High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Bhawanipur Education Society College, University of Calcutta.
Under his leadership, the company grew rapidly through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, becoming a global pharmaceutical powerhouse with a presence in over 100 countries. Today, Sun Pharma is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world with global revenues of US $5.4 billion.
Beyond his business achievements, he is a former President of Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) and has also served as the chairman of the Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay). He is a trustee of the Rhodes Scholarship Program at Oxford University. A first-generation entrepreneur, Mr. Shanghvi has won numerous awards and recognitions, including Forbes’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2014). Indiaspora is proud to have Dilip Shanghvi on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
CEO, Chewy
Sumit Singh
Sumit Singh is the Chief Executive Officer and a Director on the Board of Chewy, Inc., a leading online retailer of pet food, supplies, and healthcare products. He has served as CEO since March 2018. Singh led the company through its successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2019, which raised over $1 billion, and has overseen its expansion into international markets starting in 2023. Chewy has more than tripled its revenue under his tenure, growing to over $11 billion in 2023, and has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company. He is known for fostering a customer-first approach and driving innovation, including the expansion into pet healthcare services with initiatives like “Connect with a Vet” telehealth and the opening of Chewy Vet Care clinics.
Prior to joining Chewy in 2017 as Chief Operating Officer, Singh held senior leadership roles at Amazon, where he was the Worldwide Director of Amazon’s Consumables businesses (including Amazon Fresh and Pantry) and General Manager for Amazon’s North American merchant fulfillment and third-party businesses.7 Earlier in his career, he held various senior management positions at Dell Technologies Inc.
Singh holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Punjab Technical University, a Master of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni by the University of Texas at Austin in 2019. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Booking Holdings Inc.and has been recognized on lists such as the Bloomberg 50. Indiaspora is proud to have Sumit Singh on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
Chairman and CEO, Rubrik
Bipul Sinha
Bipul Sinha is the Co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of Rubrik, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company specializing in data security and cyber resilience. He established Rubrik in 2014 with the vision to help organizations manage and protect their data in a multi-cloud environment and recover quickly from cyberattacks. Rubrik went public in April 2024, reaching a market capitalization that has since topped $17 billion.
Before co-founding Rubrik, Sinha had a distinguished career as a venture capitalist. He was a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, joining in 2010, where he focused on software, mobile, and Internet sectors. His investments at Lightspeed included successful companies such as Nutanix, Pulse, and Bromium. Prior to Lightspeed, he was a founding investor and board member for companies like Nutanix and Hootsuite during his time at Blumberg Capital. Sinha also brings significant engineering and leadership experience from his earlier career. He held engineering positions at Oracle Corporation, where he worked for nine years and held over 30 patents in distributed computing, as well as American Megatrends and IBM.
He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and an MBA from The Wharton School, where he was a Palmer Scholar. Sinha continues to serve as a Venture Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Additionally, he championed Rubrik’s significant expansion in India—opening a Bengaluru hub, investing hundreds of millions, and promoting digital trust amid evolving data regulations. Indiaspora is proud to have Bipul Sinha on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
President & CEO, FedEx
Raj Subramaniam
Raj Subramaniam is the President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, a global leader in transportation, e-commerce, and business services. He assumed the role of CEO in 2022, becoming only the second CEO in the company’s history, succeeding founder Fred Smith. He also serves as a member of the FedEx Board of Directors. With over 30 years of experience within FedEx, Subramaniam has held various leadership roles across the company’s operating companies in operations, marketing, and international management. Prior to his current position, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corporation from March 2019, and as President and CEO of FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company, before that. His career at FedEx began in 1991 as an associate marketing analyst.
Subramaniam is recognized for spearheading the global transformation of FedEx, focusing on revitalizing the company’s operating strategy, profitably growing the e-commerce business, and leveraging global supply chain data for future innovation. Originally from Trivandrum, India, Subramaniam holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Syracuse University, and a master’s degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin.
Beyond FedEx, he serves on the board of directors of The Procter & Gamble Company and is actively involved in organizations promoting economic growth and trade, including the President’s Export Council (appointed by U.S. President Joe Biden in 2023), the Business Roundtable, the U.S.-China Business Council, and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum. In 2023, he received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest civilian award presented by the President of India to the Indian diaspora. Indiaspora is proud to have Raj Subramaniam on our Business Leaders 2.0 List.
