Experience

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  Embassy of japan in india

  Mar 1999 - Jun 2006

  Advisor-political/trade/economy

  Policy analysis, report making and trend gathering/All trade related matchmaking, inward and outward investments, delegation visits and policy issues. Preparing news briefs covering domestic political developments within India. Making in-depth and analytical research reports about Indian political situation, having impact on policy and decision making of the government and companies in Japan.

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  Embassy of iceland in india

  Jul 2006 - Feb 2009

  Head, trade section

  Promoting trade and investments between Iceland and India. Providing strategic inputs in bilateral and multilateral fora like EFTA, ASEM, EC, WB. Promoting economic diplomacy by actively engaging with relevant stakeholders in governments, media and others. Overseeing the trade related activities in the Trade Section at the Icelandic Embassy in India. Particularly in the areas of sustainability, water, environment, cleantech, infrastructure, architecture, banking, tourism.

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  Embassy of denmark in india

  Feb 2009 - Mar 2018

  Promoting trade and investments between Denmark and India. Providing strategic inputs in bilateral and multilateral fora like World Bank, ADB, ASEM, EFTA, IFC and others. Promoting economic diplomacy by actively engaging with relevant stakeholders in governments, media and others. Overseeing the trade related activities in the Trade Section at the Danish Embassy in India. Particularly in the areas of sustainability, smart cities, water, environment, cleantech, infrastructure, architecture, banking, tourism. Show less

  • Deputy Head, Trade Section/Head-Smart Cities South Asia Team

    Dec 2013 - Mar 2018

  • Head and Sector Expert - Water/Infrastructure/Architecture/Defense

    Feb 2009 - Nov 2013
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  Indo nordic water forum

  Apr 2018 - now

  Honorary convener

  Working with Indian, Nordic and European organisations in the water sector. The main focus is Government to Government, Business to Business and Academia to Academia exchange.