Nisha Biswal has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
With over 30 years of experience in US foreign policy and international development programs across the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private sector, Biswal’s nomination was put forward by President Joe Biden.
Nisha Desai Biswal is currently serving as the Senior Vice President for international strategy and global initiatives at the United States Chamber of Commerce. In this capacity, she also oversees the South Asia programs, reflecting her expertise in the region.
Before her current position, Biswal held the prestigious role of President of the US-India Business Council at the United States Chamber of Commerce. This role highlights her significant involvement in fostering business relations between the United States and India.
Biswal has a distinguished history of public service, having served as the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs in the United States Department of State during President Barack Obama’s administration from 2013 to 2017. Notably, she was the first South-Asian American to hold this influential position.
In January 2017, Nisha Biswal was honored with the prestigious Samman Award by the President of India, recognizing her outstanding achievements and commitment to promoting bilateral ties.
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