One MobiKwik Systems Ltd. (MobiKwik) has announced the appointment of Navdeep Singh Suri as the Chairperson of its Board. Suri, who has been associated with the company since 2021 as an Independent Director, takes over the role from Upasana Taku, Executive Director, CFO and Co-Founder of MobiKwik.
With a distinguished career spanning diplomacy, public policy, and institutional governance, Suri brings decades of leadership experience to the role. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1983 and has held several key international postings, including assignments in Cairo, Damascus, Washington DC, Dar es Salaam, London, and Johannesburg.
Over the years, Suri has served as India’s Ambassador to Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, High Commissioner to Australia, and Consul General in Johannesburg. In recognition of his diplomatic contributions, he was awarded the Order of Zayed II, the UAE’s second-highest civilian honour, by the President of the United Arab Emirates.
Beyond diplomacy, Suri has led the West Africa and Public Diplomacy divisions at India’s Ministry of External Affairs. He is currently a Visiting Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, and holds board positions at organisations such as SBI Funds International (IFSC) Limited, Hindustan Ports Private Limited, and Hindustan Infralog Private Limited.
Commenting on the appointment, Bipin Preet Singh, MD, CEO and Co-Founder, MobiKwik, said, “We welcome Mr. Navdeep Singh Suri as Chairperson of the Board. His long association with MobiKwik and experience as an Independent Director will support the Board’s role in effective oversight and governance.”
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