Head of Public Policy for Uber India & South Asia. Responsible for Uber's relations with policy makers, regulators, government officials, think tanks, NGOs, industry bodies, private sector, political parties and research organisations. Focused on creating a favourable regulatory and policy environment for the future of urban mobility. The role includes enhancing the understanding of Uber and its business with multiple stakeholders. Close to two decades of experience in the media industry as a leading TV news anchor and award winning journalist. Spent over 11 years at NDTV as Business Editor leading all its economic policy and corporate news coverage. Received prominent awards like Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism by President Pratibha Patil and Seema Nazareth-Business Standard award for young journalists by President KR Narayanan. A British Chevening Scholar, was invited as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Fellow by US Government under its Fulbright program. Completed short courses on financial journalism at Wharton Business School and INSEAD. Also an AFGG (Asian Fellowship on Global Governance) Fellow, part of a network of young global professionals.