PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Public Policy and Government Relations professional with 11+ years of experience driving government-led programmes, policy implementation, strategic partnerships, and regional economic development across the Government of Karnataka, industry associations (CII & ASSOCHAM), and the private sector. Experienced in programme management, public-private partnerships, stakeholder engagement, policy research, and evidence-based advisory. Proven ability to translate policy into implementation, build institutional partnerships, develop knowledge products, and deliver measurable economic and innovation outcomes.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• 11+ years across Government, Industry Associations and the Private Sector.

• Led Karnataka's flagship acceleration programme supporting 112 startups across two cohorts.

• Facilitated Rs. 5+ crore in government incentives and policy support.

• Enabled 30+ companies to establish operations across Karnataka, creating 2,000+ jobs.

• Organised Karnataka's largest defence buyer–seller engagement with 300+ participants from DRDO, HAL, BRO, Ministry of Defence, MSMEs, startups and OEMs.

• Increased Young Indians (Yi) Bengaluru membership from 30 to 80+ members.

• Mobilised Rs. 2.5 crore in relief support during the Kerala Floods through coordinated industry contributions.