Presently working President, Global Relations, Adani Group. Responsible for facilitating the Group’s international outreach, including holistic approach to new international projects & the Group’s international strategy.
Earlier worked as Director - World Trade Organisation (the first Indian civil servant to have held this post).
Over 22 years of international experience (2000-2022) with proven expertise in the area of International Economic Policy, Infrastructure Development, International Trade regulations, and other economic policies used to foster economic growth development.
An excellent overview and understanding of the International Financial Architecture, including of the developmental challenges faced by many developing economies of the world; worked closely with the World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD, UNDP, OECD etc.
 A long experience of assisting Governments in Africa and Asia in their economic and fiscal policy formulation, infrastructure planning, development, and execution, in obtaining financial assistance.
Also, over 20 years' experience (1980-2000) of working as a senior Indian Administrative Service officer both in the State of Uttar Pradesh and at the federal level in New Delhi, including with the Cabinet Secretary in the Government of India, dealing with Economic, Finance, Industrial and Infrastructure Ministries.
Core development background brought about by work done on core 'economic, trade and development issues' in the WTO, and the exposure at the grass root level to the developmental realities and practical challenges that need to be overcome.
Very well-established research and teaching credentials, borne out by a very large number of publications in international journals and through teaching assignments in a large number of Universities.