by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 21, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
In a major leadership shift, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has appointed Prabhakar Raghavan, an executive of Indian origin, as the company’s new Chief Technologist. Raghavan, a highly respected figure in the tech world, takes on this role after 12 years of leading...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 16, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
Baiju Bhatt, the Indian-origin billionaire and co-founder of stock trading giant Robinhood, has made a bold foray into the space industry by launching his new startup, Aetherflux. The ambitious venture aims to harness solar power from space and transmit it to Earth,...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 10, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
An exciting new opportunity for young entrepreneurs has emerged today with the launch of the Formidable Fund, a nonprofit founded by Rajesh Shah, President of MSI and Anand Sanwal, CEO of CB Insights. The fund, launched with an initial capital of $500,000, is designed...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 7, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
Shailaja Paik, a distinguished historian of Indian origin, has been awarded a USD 800,000 grant by the MacArthur Foundation for her groundbreaking research on Dalit studies, particularly for “exploring the intersection of caste, gender, and sexuality in modern...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 5, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
San Ramon Regional Medical Center is set to undergo a significant leadership transition in November with the appointment of Dr. Murali Naidu as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Naidu, an Indian-origin healthcare leader, currently serves as the CEO of Emanuel...
by americansouthasiannetwork.com | Oct 1, 2024 | south-asian-spotlight
Indian-origin executive Ravi Ahuja has been named the new CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), taking the helm on January 2, 2025. He will succeed Tony Vinciquerra, who will remain as non-executive chairman until December 2025. Ahuja currently serves as Chairman...
