Who is Anjali Sud, the Indian-American elected on Harvard's overseas board amid Trump's tiff? Know her education, career & net worth

Time of India

4 days ago

Indian-American business executive
Anjali Sud
has been elected to the
Board of Overseers
at
Harvard University
, filling the vacancy left by Mark Carney, who resigned on March 9 after becoming leader of the Liberal Party.
Her appointment comes at a time when
Harvard
is facing pressure from the Donald Trump administration over its refusal to share data on international students involved in campus protests and violence.
Following the university's non-compliance, the administration suspended its international student exchange programmes. Harvard filed a lawsuit and secured a temporary stay on the government's decision. Sud assumed her new position on May 30.
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Who is Anjali Sud?
Anjali Sud is the CEO of
Tubi
, a free TV and movie streaming platform with nearly 100 million monthly active users. She has served in this role since 2023.
Prior to Tubi, Sud was the CEO of Vimeo, where she led the company through a strategic pivot and a successful public listing in 2021. She was named among Fortune's '40 Under 40' and recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader for her leadership in media and technology.
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Education and early life
Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Punjabi immigrant parents, Sud was raised in Flint. At age 14, she enrolled at Phillips Andover Academy in Massachusetts. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in finance and management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 2005. In 2011, she completed her MBA at
Harvard Business School
.
Reflecting on her journey, Sud said ahead of the election, 'My parents came to this country to give me a shot at the American Dream. I achieved that dream through the power of a transformative education, and I want to pay it forward for the next generation. Harvard has both the opportunity and imperative to define the future of higher education at a time of existential change. I would be honored to help Harvard navigate that change and enable creative transformation.'
Career milestones
Sud began her career working in finance and media at firms such as Sagent Advisors, Time Warner, and Amazon.
She joined Vimeo in 2014 as head of global marketing, before taking over as CEO in 2017. Under her leadership, the company transitioned from content production to a software tools provider for video creators. She led key acquisitions including Livestream and Magisto, and helped raise $450 million in funding.
After nearly a decade with Vimeo, Sud stepped down in September 2023. She soon joined Tubi, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation, as its CEO.
Role at Harvard and personal background
Sud's election to the Board of Overseers marks a return to Harvard in a governance capacity. Her appointment comes at a time of institutional challenges as the university defends its autonomy against federal pressure.
She currently resides in New York. Her appointment is seen as a significant move by Harvard to bring in leaders with experience in digital media and global business.
Alongside Sud, another Indian-origin alumnus,
Sanjay Seth
, has been elected as one of the directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. He will begin his three-year term on July 1.
Anjali Sud's net worth
As of May 2025, Anjali Sud's estimated net worth sits around $8.52 million, as per a report by Times of India. Most of that comes from her work with companies like Dolby and Vimeo, where she's held leadership and board positions.