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Rahul Goyal to become CEO of Molson Coors, guiding a heritage brand through a changing beverage market

Molson Coors has appointed Indian-origin executive Rahul Goyal as its next CEO effective Oct. 1, marking a new era for the beverage industry giant.

Srinivas Gopalan named CEO of T-Mobile, ushering in a new era for U.S. telecom

T-Mobile has appointed Srinivas “Srini” Gopalan as its next CEO starting Nov. 1, bringing global telecom expertise and South Asian leadership to the role.

Rep. Kathy Castor honors PikMyKid co-founders Chitra Kanagaraj and Saravana Pat Bhava with the 2025 American Dream Award

Rep. Kathy Castor honored PikMyKid co-founders Chitra Kanagaraj and Saravana Pat Bhava with the 2025 American Dream Award for school-safety innovation in Tampa.

Volunteer Excellence Awards 2025 Winners Announced | South Asian Community Impact

The 2025 Volunteer Excellence Awards by ASAN and Shah Happiness Foundation honored 12 winners and 16 finalists for outstanding community service in Anaheim.

APAPA honors Vivek Ranadive with Corporate Stewardship Award

APAPA honored Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive with its Corporate Stewardship Award on Sept. 19, recognizing philanthropy and leadership in California.

Shahzia Sikander’s “Collective Behavior” Expands the Language of Contemporary Art at Stanford

Sonali Mehta to lead NPR Music as executive director, signaling a growth push for Tiny Desk and public media music coverage

NPR named Sonali Mehta executive director of NPR Music, tasking the Indian American leader with strategy and growth of the Tiny Desk era beginning Sept. 22.

University of Michigan names Anand Parekh inaugural chief health policy officer, strengthening the school’s policy impact

The University of Michigan named physician-leader Anand Parekh its inaugural chief health policy officer on Sept. 12, bringing federal and think tank experience.

Swarthmore College appoints alumna Jyothi Das to its Board of Managers

Swarthmore College has appointed alumna and marketing leader Jyothi Das to its Board of Managers, adding South Asian executive expertise to its governance.

Baiju Bhatt recognized on Forbes 400 list of youngest billionaires

Baiju Bhatt, Robinhood co-founder, was named among the Top 10 youngest billionaires on the Forbes 400 list, highlighting Indian American success in fintech.

Tejasvi Manoj named Time’s 2025 Kid of the Year for her cybersecurity advocacy

Tejasvi Manoj, a 17-year-old Indian-American from Texas, has been named Time magazine’s 2025 Kid of the Year for her cybersecurity work defending seniors from online scams.

Indian-American space leader Amit Kshatriya tapped as NASA Associate Administrator and COO

Indian-American Amit Kshatriya, a 20-year NASA veteran, has been appointed as Associate Administrator and COO, overseeing the agency’s Moon and Mars missions.