South Asian Spotlight
San Ramon Regional Medical Center Names Naidu as New Permanent CEO
Dr. Murali Naidu, an Indian-origin healthcare leader, has been appointed as the new CEO of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, starting November 4th. Naidu, with deep ties to the Bay Area, brings extensive experience from his role as CEO of Emanuel Medical Center.
Ravi Ahuja Appointed New President and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment
Ravi Ahuja has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), effective January 2, 2025. He will succeed Tony Vinciquerra, who will continue to serve as non-executive chairman until December 2025.
Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Prevention Agency SAHARA scores big on Gala night
The 33rd Annual Gala for SAHARA (South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency) was held on September 15th, 2024 in Seal Beach, California. More than 260 members of our community gathered to show their support for survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse. The evening...
South Asian Teenagers Bring Healing to Pediatric Cancer Patients Through Expressive Arts
Ashima Sharma and Vedant Dayal, students at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA, Class of 2025) embarked on a life-changing mission fueled by the Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship.
Kirthiga Reddy led Virtualness launches Verix to Address the Growing Need for Real-Time Verification
Verix – a game-changing, self-serve platform that makes it easy to confirm the authenticity of certifications, content, products, skills, or tickets. Built on blockchain and powered by GenAI, Verix is helping businesses streamline their verification processes with ease.
Indian-Origin Pitcher Kumar Rocker Makes Historic MLB Debut for Texas Rangers
Indian-origin pitcher Kumar Rocker made history with his debut for the Texas Rangers, becoming the first player of Indian descent to appear in Major League Baseball.
Chicago Atlantic appoints Indian-origin Former BlackRock Executive as Managing Director
Former BlackRock executive of Indian origin joins Chicago Atlantic, bringing extensive financial expertise and leadership experience to the firm. Discover the impact of this new appointment on Chicago Atlantic’s strategic goals
Tarak Mehta Appointed as Timken’s New President and CEO
Tarak Mehta has been appointed as the new President and CEO of The Timken Company, succeeding Richard G. Kyle.
Jacobs Names Indian-Origin CEO Bob Pragada as Chair of the Board of Directors
Jacobs appoints Indian-origin CEO Bob Pragada as Chair of the Board, signaling a strategic shift with the spin-off of key business units. Discover the leadership changes and Jacobs’ plans for future growth and innovation.
Indian-origin Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala Appointed as Commissioner of South Dakota BIT
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem appointed Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala as Commissioner of the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) and Chief Information Officer (CIO).
WSU Appoints Indian-Origin Dr. Nairanjana Dasgupta as Chair of the Math and Statistics Department
Nairanjana Dasgupta, an Indian-origin researcher, has been appointed as the chair of Washington State University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics. With over 28 years at WSU, Dasgupta is renowned for her interdisciplinary research and leadership in data analytics.