Adeeb Ahamed, managing director of LuLu Financial Group, has been included as a member in the newly established South Asia Regional Strategy Group (RSG) of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The RSG is chaired by Amitabh Kant, chief executive of NITI Aayog and supported by two vice-chairs, Ajay Khanna, chief (Strategic and Public Affairs) Jubilant Bhartia Group; and Srivatsan Rajan, chairman, Bain and Company.
“The WEF has been at the helm of creating a better tomorrow, through its engagement with local and global leaders across continents. I believe that the new South Asia RSG will be able to create changes on ground in key areas across the region and will allow greater private and public co-operation that enhances community development,” said Ahamed.
The multi-stakeholder group also comprises Harin Fernando, Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure, Sri Lanka; Gita Gopinath, professor of Economics, Harvard University; Nikhil Meswani, executive director, Reliance Industries; and Shamina Singh, president, MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth.
In line with growing influence of South Asian countries in global affairs and on account of having some of the fastest growing economies in the world, the WEF has this year formulated a senior advisory board ‘South Asia RSG’, comprising senior government officials, business leaders, academics and experts.
The invitation-only flagship group provides strategic guidance on the WEF’s regional agenda, and is the highest-level decision making body for the WEF’s activities in South Asia.
The RSG is expected to identify critical issues, challenges and opportunities in South Asia and debate on how to address them. They would also be engaged in ongoing initiatives, provide guidance and advice to develop regional projects while helping mobilise action. The projects will be constantly monitored by the group and ensure value delivery and impact in the region.




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