New Delhi, November 2025: OpenAI has announced the elevation of Pragya Misra to Head of Strategy & Global Affairs, India, marking a key leadership milestone in one of the world’s most dynamic artificial intelligence ecosystems. In her expanded role, Pragya will lead OpenAI’s strategic vision, partnerships, policy engagement, and go-to-market initiatives in India — reinforcing the company’s commitment to responsible and human-centric AI innovation.
As OpenAI continues to strengthen its presence in India, Pragya Misra’s leadership will play a crucial role in aligning product, policy, and partnerships to drive inclusive and ethical AI adoption. Her focus will center on AI safety, transparency, and collaboration to help advance India’s position in the global AI landscape.
Before her elevation, Pragya served as Head of Public Policy & Partnerships, India, where she championed initiatives around AI safety, responsible deployment, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. As OpenAI’s first hire in India, she was instrumental in establishing the company’s footprint, building partnerships across sectors, and advancing its mission to make AI safe, transparent, and accessible for all.
Prior to OpenAI, Pragya was Director of Public Affairs at Truecaller, where she founded and led the company’s public affairs function in India. She worked closely with government bodies, civil society, and media to enhance digital trust and safety — leading impactful campaigns like #ItsNotOk, addressing online harassment and promoting responsible communication.
Before joining Truecaller, Pragya served as the first communications hire for WhatsApp India, helping shape the platform’s brand, policy, and public narrative. She played a key role in initiatives under Digital India and Startup India, focusing on digital inclusion, privacy awareness, and user empowerment.
Her earlier roles include Sector Head for Lifesciences and Transport at the Royal Danish Embassy, facilitating trade and collaboration for Danish enterprises in South Asia. Pragya also worked at EY India in business development and client strategy and co-founded MBA-Infosoft Pvt. Ltd., an IT services company catering to the retail, hospitality, and education sectors.
Pragya Misra holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from IMI Delhi, where she developed her foundation in strategic leadership, communications, and global affairs.
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