Government Leaders List 2024

2024 Government Leaders List

The 2024 Indiaspora Government Leaders List recognizes more than 300 Ieaders of the Indian diaspora who have ascended to the highest ranks of government in 20 countries across the globe.

While some are elected officials, others are appointees or civil servants. All have risen to the call for public service. Key agents in shaping politics and policy from a local to global scale, their leadership will impact generations to come.

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This list honors the rich and diverse leadership of the Global Indian Diaspora—a testament to the extraordinary accomplishments of individuals who inspire future generations every day. From widely recognized figures to unsung pioneers, these visionary leaders are shaping industries and transforming society at large.

The list features CEOs and Board Chairpersons of companies with a Market Cap of USD 2 billion and above. Our research included vetted sources such as the Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, 2025 Forbes Billionaires List and Forbes Global 2000 List. In building our inclusive list, we have also broadened the criteria to feature women leaders who are making a significant mark on the global business landscape in their own right. This list is not merely a showcase of individual success stories but also an acknowledgment of the collective influence of Indian-origin leaders on the world of global business.

While the Indian diaspora are making significant strides in the business world, there is much more advancement needed in achieving gender balance.

Methodology

The Indiaspora Business Leaders 2.0 list includes 90 Business leaders of Indian descent. This powerful group accounts for USD 20 trillion annual revenue globally. This annual revenue is a testament to the economic impact of global Indian leadership.

The primary source of data is several 2025 publications, including the Fortune 500, Forbes Billionaires List and the Forbes Global 2000 List. The market cap and revenue are current as of June 2025 and the data has been sourced through multiple finance sites.

As special points of interest, we would like to note:

While our list features 11 remarkable women leaders out of 90, we recognize the imperative for greater inclusion and advancement for women in business.
The list also includes leaders of the largest Indian conglomerates, recognizing their influence and impact on the global stage, as they contribute significantly to the global economy and exemplify the spirit of Indian entrepreneurship.
We are excited to highlight exceptional individuals, making notable contributions in their home countries across geographies.
This list is a recognition of multiple leadership styles and a celebration of strategic strength and executional excellence.

Indiaspora offers this edition of the Business Leaders 2.0 list as an acknowledgment of the collective influence of Indian-origin leaders on the world of global business and a celebration of possibilities.

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Lauren Moss

Member of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory

Lauren Moss

Lauren Moss is an Australian politician of Indian origin and a member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly representing the Labor Party. Prior to her political career, Moss worked in mental health services and ran a small business focused on professional development.

Moss was elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly in a by-election in 2014, becoming the youngest ever member of the NT Parliament. She represents the electorate of Casuarina and has been Minister for Corporate and Information Services and Minister for Tourism and Culture.

Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the Excellence in Youth Leadership award and the NT Pride of Australia Young Leader Medal. Indiaspora is proud to have Lauren Moss in our Global Government List.

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Yaz Mubarakai

Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly

Yaz Mubarakai

Yaz Mubarakai is an Indian-born Australian politician and member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, representing the Labor Party since 2017. Before entering politics, Mubarakai established himself as a successful small business owner, running the Success post office, Café Royal, and Majestic India restaurant in Cockburn Central.

Mubarakai also served as a councilor for the City of Cockburn, which provided him with deep insights into community planning and service needs. As an MLA for Jandakot, he has been dedicated to improving local infrastructure, securing investments in new schools, and enhancing transport facilities.

Re-elected in 2021, Mubarakai continues to prioritize the community’s concerns, working tirelessly to address issues like overcrowding in schools and lack of job opportunities for youth. Indiaspora is proud to have Yaz Mubarakai in our Global Government List.

Gurmesh Singh

Member of the Legislative Assembly, New South Wales

Gurmesh Singh

Gurmesh Singh is an Australian politician representing the Coffs Harbour electorate in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly since March 2019. A member of the Nationals, Singh serves as the Shadow Minister for Tourism, Emergency Services, and the North Coast, and is the Nationals Whip.

Born and raised in Coffs Harbour, Singh comes from a third-generation farming family. His great-grandfather migrated to Australia from India in 1895.

Singh’s political focus includes advocating for better infrastructure, job opportunities, and services for the Coffs Harbour region. Indiaspora is proud to have Gurmesh Singh in our Global Government List.

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Harry Bains

Minister of Labour of British Columbia

Harry Bains

Harry Bains is a Canadian politician of Indian lineage serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Surrey-Newton since 2005. A member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP), he has been the Minister of Labour since 2017.

Bains has a robust background in community service and labor rights advocacy, having spent over 15 years as an elected officer of the Steelworkers-IWA Canada Local 2171, where he led negotiations to improve working conditions.

He has also been actively involved in the Surrey community, serving on the Kwantlen University College Board of Governors from 1993 to 1999 and volunteering with organizations like Habitat for Humanity. Indiaspora is proud to have Harry Bains in our Global Government List.

Raj Chouhan

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Raj Chouhan

Raj Chouhan is a Canadian politician and trade unionist who has served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burnaby-Edmonds since 2005. He made history in 2020 by becoming the first South Asian Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, a significant milestone in Canadian politics.

Chouhan’s journey began when he arrived in Canada in 1973 and worked on a farm, where he was fired for advocating for workers’ rights. This experience led him to co-found the Canadian Farmworkers’ Union in 1980, championing the rights and protections of farmworkers. In his political career, Chouhan has held various roles, including Deputy Speaker and Assistant Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

As an MLA, he has been a strong advocate for social justice, labor rights, and fighting against racism. Indiaspora is proud to have Raj Chouhan in our Global Government List.

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Ravi Kahlon

Minister of Housing for British Columbia

Ravi Kahlon

Ravi Kahlon is a Canadian politician and former field hockey player of Indian origin. He has been serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Delta North in British Columbia since 2017. Kahlon is a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP) and has held several significant roles in the provincial government.

Before entering politics, Kahlon had an impressive athletic career, representing Canada in field hockey at the 2000 and 2008 Summer Olympics. In his political career, Kahlon has served as the Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation.

Currently, he is the Minister of Housing and the Government House Leader, playing a crucial role in addressing housing issues in British Columbia. Indiaspora is proud to have Ravi Kahlon in our Global Government List.

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Prabmeet Sarkaria

Minister of Transportation for Ontario

Prabmeet Sarkaria

Prabmeet Sarkaria is a prominent Indo-Canadian politician serving as the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Brampton South since 2018. Representing the Progressive Conservative Party, he has held several significant roles in the Ontario government.

Sarkaria was the Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction from 2019 to 2021. He then served as the President of the Treasury Board from 2021 to 2023, and currently, he is the Minister of Transportation, appointed in September 2023.

Before entering politics, Sarkaria worked as a corporate and commercial associate at Miller Thomson LLP and previously at TD Securities. He is also recognized as Ontario’s first turban-wearing Sikh Cabinet minister. Indiaspora is proud to have Prabmeet Sarkaria in our Global Government List.

Nina Tangri

Associate Minister of Small Business Ontario

Nina Tangri

Nina Tangri is an Indo-Canadian politician and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Mississauga—Streetsville. Elected in 2018, she has held significant roles in the Ontario government, including Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, and Associate Minister of Housing. Before entering politics, Tangri had a successful career in the insurance and financial management sector.

She was the CEO of Tangri Insurance & Financial Group and President of Tangri-BMT Insurance Brokers, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to her political roles. Her business acumen has been instrumental in her advocacy for small businesses and economic growth in Ontario. Indiaspora is proud to have Nina Tangri in our Global Government List.

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Sundaresh Menon

Chief Justice

Sundaresh Menon

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on 6 November 2012. He is the first Singapore-born Chief Justice.
Chief Justice Menon graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the National University of Singapore in 1986 and a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1991. He was admitted as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore in 1987, and as an attorney and counsellor-at-law in New York in 1992.
After he was called to the Bar in Singapore, he practised with major local and international law firms, primarily as an advocate, in the fields of commercial litigation and arbitration, construction law and insolvency law. From 2006 to 2007, he served as a Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court. He was appointed Senior Counsel in 2008. In 2010, he was appointed the 6th Attorney-General of Singapore, a post he relinquished in 2012 shortly before his appointment as a Judge of Appeal. He was appointed to the Presidential Council for Minority Rights upon his appointment as Attorney-General in 2010 and was later appointed as its Chairman in 2012, upon his appointment as Chief Justice. He is also the President of the Singapore Academy of Law. Chief Justice Menon is married with three children.

Iwan Rasoelbaks

President of High Court of Justice

Iwan Rasoelbaks

Iwan Rasoelbaks serves as the President of the High Court of Justice in Singapore as of 2024. With a distinguished career in the judiciary, he has played a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice within the legal system.

Rasoelbaks is known for his expertise in complex legal matters and has presided over significant cases that have shaped legal precedents in Singapore. Before his appointment as President, he held various judicial positions, contributing to the development of legal frameworks in the country.

His leadership is marked by a commitment to fairness, transparency, and accessibility in the justice system, earning him respect from colleagues and the public alike. Indiaspora is proud to have Iwan Rasoelbaks on our Government Leaders list.

Harvesh Seegolam

Governor of The Bank of Mauritius

Harvesh Seegolam

Seegolam is the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius. Former Chief Executive at FSC Mauritius. Former CEO at FSPA Mauritius.

He graduated from the University College London (UCL) & The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) with a bachelor’s Degree in BSc(Hons) Economics. Seegolam has a Master’s Degree from CERAM/SKEMA ‘Grande Ecole de Commerce’ France in International Fiances; a Dissertation on ‘Risk Management and Regulation in EU Banking’ (Awarded 94% and thesis entered French National Competition)

Deepak Anand

Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament

Deepak Anand

Deepak Anand is the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Mississauga—Malton, first elected in 2018 through a community-focused campaign.

Before entering politics, Anand held various roles including a reporting analyst at Morguard Investments and a business owner of an auto parts store. As an MPP, Anand serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. His legislative focus includes improving community safety, enhancing economic development, and advocating for better healthcare services.

Anand’s dedication to his constituents is evident through his active participation in community events and his efforts to address local concerns. Indiaspora is proud to have Deepak Anand in our Global Government List.

Sri Srinivasan

Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Sri Srinivasan

Chief Judge Srinivasan, from 2002 to 2007, has served as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. Sri served as the Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States from 2011 to 2013. He was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals in May 2013 and became Chief Judge in February 2020. He is the first Indian of South Asian descent to lead federal circuit court.
Following graduation, Sri served as a law clerk to Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as a Bristow Fellow in the Office of the U.S. Solicitor General, and as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. In 1998, he joined the law firm O’Melveny & Myers. In 2007 he returned to O’Melveny & Myers as a partner, later becoming chair of the firm’s appellate and Supreme Court practice. He has taught appellate advocacy at Harvard Law School and currently teaches a seminar on civil rights statutes and the Supreme Court at Georgetown University Law Center.
Chief Judge Srinivasan graduated from Stanford University in 1989 and Stanford Law School and Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1995.

Amul Thapar

Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Amul Thapar

Judge Amul is a United States Sixth Circuit Judge, who has the privilege of being the first South Asian Article III judge. President George W. Bush nominated Amul to the district court on May 24, 2007, and President Donald J. Trump nominated him to the Sixth Circuit on March 21, 2017.
Before becoming a judge, Judge Thapar served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. While United States Attorney, Judge Thapar was appointed to the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (“AGAC”) and chaired the AGAC’s Controlled Substances and Asset Forfeiture subcommittee. He also served on the Terrorism and National Security subcommittee, the Violent Crime subcommittee, and Child Exploitation working group. Judge Thapar has also worked for the law firms of Williams & Connolly in Washington, D.C., and Squire, Sanders & Dempsey in Cincinnati, Ohio, and served as an Assistant United States Attorney in both the Southern District of Ohio and the District of Columbia. Between 1994 and 1997, Judge Thapar served as a law clerk to the Honorable S. Arthur Spiegel and the Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones. In 2015, Judge Thapar received the Daniel K. Inouye NAPABA Trailblazer Award. That same year, he also received a Green Bag award for an opinion he wrote. He teaches at the University of Virginia School of Law, Vanderbilt Law School, and the Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law.
Judge Thapar received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Mohamed Irfaan Ali

President of Guyana

Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, is the 9th President of Guyana, since 2020. He is a member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and holds degrees in Business Management and Public Management, along with a doctorate in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of the West Indies.

Ali’s political career includes roles as Minister of Housing and Water and Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, where he improved housing and infrastructure.

As President, Ali focuses on economic development, leveraging Guyana’s oil reserves for sustainable growth. His administration emphasizes transparency, democratic strengthening, and equitable resource distribution. Ali is also enhancing Guyana’s foreign relations to attract investment.

He and his wife Arya happily live in Guyana and share one son. Indiaspora is proud to have Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali in our Global Government Leaders List.

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Pravind Jugnauth

Prime Minister of Mauritius

Pravind Jugnauth

Pravind Jugnauth, is the Prime Minister of Mauritius, serving since 2017. He is the leader of the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) and the son of former Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth. He holds a law degree from the University of Buckingham and a master’s in Business Law from Aix-Marseille University.

Jugnauth’s political career includes roles as Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Finance. As Prime Minister, he focuses on economic reform, infrastructure development, and enhancing Mauritius as a financial hub. His key projects include the Metro Express light rail, healthcare expansion, and educational reforms. Jugnauth emphasizes environmental sustainability and social inclusion.

He and his wife Kobitha have three daughters. His leadership aims to modernize Mauritius and achieve high-income status. Indiaspora is proud to have Pravind Jugnauth in our Global Government Leaders List.

Christine Kangaloo

President of Trinidad and Tobago

Christine Kangaloo

Christine Kangaloo has been the President of Trinidad and Tobago, since 2023. A lawyer and seasoned politician, she is a member of the People’s National Movement (PNM). Kangaloo holds a law degree from the University of the West Indies and trained at the Hugh Wooding Law School.

Her political career began in 2001 as a Senator, followed by roles as Minister of Legal Affairs and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister. She has been instrumental in legislative reforms and public administration improvements.

As President, Kangaloo prioritizes unity, social justice, and national development, advocating for the rights and well-being of all citizens while strengthening democratic institutions and promoting inclusive governance. Indiaspora is proud to have Christine Kangaloo in our Global Government Leaders List.

Wavel Ramkalawan

President of Seychelles

Wavel Ramkalawan

Wavel Ramkalawan is the President of Seychelles, assuming office in 2020. A former Anglican priest, he studied theology in Mauritius and the UK. Entering politics in the early 1990s, Ramkalawan became a leading opposition figure and led the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) party.

His 2020 election victory marked the end of over four decades of United Seychelles Party rule. As President, Ramkalawan focuses on economic reform, anti-corruption, and strengthening democratic institutions. His administration prioritizes sustainable tourism, public debt reduction, and improved healthcare and education.

Committed to environmental conservation, he aims to foster a more equitable society. He and his wife Linda have three children. His leadership emphasizes transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness, reflecting his dedication to public service. Indiaspora is proud to have Wavel Ramkalawan in our Global Government Leaders List.

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Prithvirajsing Roopun

President of Mauritius

Prithvirajsing Roopun

Prithvirajsing Roopun serves as the seventh president of Mauritius. He was born in an Indian Hindu family and grew up in Morcellement St. Jean, a suburb of Quatre Bornes. Roopun entered politics in 1983 and stood as candidate for the first time in 1995. He was elected in constituency No. 14, Savanne and Black River in the 2000 general election to serve the Legislative Assembly as deputy chief government whip until 2004. In 2005, he was appointed as minister of local government and solid waste management.

Roopun was elected in constituency No. 9, Flacq and Bon Accueil, in the 2010 general election. He was the deputy speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius between 2010 and 2012. He also represented Mauritius as a member of the Pan African Parliament from 2010 to 2014, where he was deputy chair of the Committee of Transport, Industry, Communications, Energy, Science, and Technology.

From December 2014 to January 2017, Roopun served as minister of social integration and economic empowerment, having as a major responsibility the eradication of extreme poverty and the empowerment of the vulnerable groups. During his tenure, a Marshall Plan Against Poverty was elaborated with the support of the UNDP and a scheme providing for a subsistence allowance for families living in extreme poverty was introduced.

From January 2017 to November 2019, he served as minister of arts and culture. During his tenure, he chaired the UNESCO 13th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage during which reggae music of Jamaica was inscribed on the representative list.

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Chandrikapersad Santokhi

President of Suriname

Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Politician Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi, whose grandparents were taken to Surinam from Bihar, India, to work as indentured laborers during the 19th century, was born on February 3, 1959, in Lelydorp, Surinam. He is a member of the Progressive Reform Party, which was once an ethnic Hindustani party, that won 20 of the 51 seats in the National Assembly. He is the youngest in a family of nine children. His father was employed at the harbor of Paramaribo, the capital city, and his mother was a shop assistant in Lelydorp. Information regarding their names is not available.

In 1978 at the age of 19, Santokhi received a scholarship to study at the Nederlandse Politieacademie in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Research in 1982 and worked as Police Commissioner for Paramaribo. In 1989, he was named the head of the national criminal investigation department, and two years later, in 1991, Santokhi was appointed chief commissioner of police for Surinam.

From 2005 to 2010, Santokhi was Minister of Justice and Police of the Republic of Surinam. He was elected as Chair of the CICAD, the autonomous body of the Organization of American States that coordinates the drug policy of the Western Hemisphere. He received the “Great Officer of the Yellow Star,” a state decoration, in 2010. In 2011, he was elected Chairman of the ‘Vooruitstrevende Hervormings Partij, the Progressive Reform Party.

Chandrikapersad and Mellisa Kavitadevi Seenacherry, an attorney and Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Police, were married in a Hindu ceremony on July 19, 2020. He is the father of four children, two from a previous marriage.

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