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NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Indian-Origin CEO Joins Harvard Board As Canadian PM Mark Carney Steps Down
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, has been elected to Harvard's Board of Overseers, and Sanjay Seth, a climate expert, joins the Harvard Alumni Association Board. Their appointments highlight the rising influence of Indian-Americans in academia and leadership. The Indian-American community is making waves in the academic and professional world, with two prominent figures being elected to prestigious roles at Harvard University. Anjali Sud, the CEO of streaming platform Tubi, has been elected as a member of Harvard University's Board of Overseers, one of the university's two governing boards. Sud will serve the remaining two years of the unexpired term of Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, who stepped down from the board on March 9. Anjali Sud's appointment is a testament to her remarkable career and leadership skills. Born to Punjabi immigrant parents in Detroit in 1983, Sud earned her MBA from Harvard Business School in 2011. She has held various leadership positions at top companies, including Amazon, Time Warner, and Vimeo. Currently, she serves as the chair of the board at and is a board member at Dolby Laboratories. She is also part of the executive committee of the development board at Phillips Academy Andover, where she supports financial aid initiatives. The Board of Overseers plays a crucial role in the governance of Harvard University, directing the visitation process and providing periodic external assessment of the university's schools and departments. As a member of the board, Sud will work closely with other overseers to ensure the university continues to excel in its academic and research endeavours. In addition to Sud's appointment, Sanjay Seth, a climate and sustainability expert, has been elected as one of the new directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). Seth, a dual-degree graduate in urban planning and public administration from Harvard, served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate and Equity at the US Environmental Protection Agency's New England office. He will begin his three-year term on July 1, along with five other newly elected directors. The HAA Board, including its elected directors, serves as an advisory body focused on building community, promoting engagement, and encouraging a strong sense of university citizenship among Harvard alumni globally. Both Sud and Seth's appointments are a testament to the growing influence of Indian-Americans in various fields.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Business
- First Post
2 Indian-Americans elected to top Harvard boards amid row with Trump. Who are they?
Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth have been elected to join Harvard University's Board of Overseers and the Harvard Alumni Association, respectively. Their appointments come amid ongoing legal and political challenges faced by the university under the Donald Trump-led administration. Notably, Anjali was born in Michigan to Punjabi immigrant parents, while Seth was born in Australia to Indian-origin parents read more Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth have been chosen to join Harvard University's Board of Overseers and the Harvard Alumni Association, respectively. Image: Harvard University Amid an ongoing legal fight with the Donald Trump-led administration, Harvard University's top committees have brought in two Indian-origin alumni. Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth have been chosen to join Harvard University's Board of Overseers and the Harvard Alumni Association, respectively. Anjali takes the place of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who left the university's board on March 9. That was also the day the Liberal Party selected him as its new leader, replacing Justin Trudeau. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALSO READ | Harvard wins temporary reprieve from Trump administration's foreign students ban. What happens now? Who are Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth? What roles have they been given, and what do those roles involve? We break it down in this explainer, along with the latest on the Trump vs Harvard case. Here's a look: Who is Anjali Sud? The Indian-American business leader is the CEO of the streaming service Tubi and has been elected to Harvard University's Board of Overseers. She will serve a two-year term starting on 30 May 2025, stepping into the role left vacant by Mark Carney. Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1983 to Punjabi immigrant parents, Anjali was raised in Flint. 39 yrs ago my parents tied the knot. Grateful to be with them during this pandemic. Happy anniversary you crazy kids ❤️ — Anjali Sud (@anjsud) April 27, 2020 She completed her undergraduate studies in finance and management at the University of Pennsylvania and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School in 2011. Anjali started her career with roles at Amazon, Time Warner, and in mergers and acquisitions. In 2012, she joined Vimeo as Vice President of Global Marketing. She later became Vimeo's CEO, guiding its shift into a software platform for video creators and leading its public listing in 2021. In 2023, Anjali took charge as CEO of Tubi, which has become one of the most popular free streaming platforms in the US, attracting close to 100 million monthly users. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She is the CEO of the streaming service Tubi. Image: Instagram/Anjali Sud Outside her corporate work, she serves on the boards of Dolby Laboratories and (where she is chair). She also sits on the executive committee of Phillips Academy Andover's development board, working on financial aid efforts. She lives in New York City and is a mother of two. The Board of Overseers is one of Harvard's two main governing bodies, alongside the President and Fellows, also called the Corporation. Set up in 1642, the Board plays a key role in the university's leadership. One of its main responsibilities is overseeing the visitation process, which allows for regular external reviews of Harvard's schools and departments, according to the university's website. Anjali's appointment comes at a time when Harvard is facing pressure from the US government over policies related to international students and academic freedom. Who is Sanjay Seth? The Indian-American expert in climate and sustainability has been elected as one of the new directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (Haa). His three-year term will begin on 1 July 2025. The Harvard Alumni Association board works to strengthen alumni ties, build community, and support volunteer leadership across Harvard's global network of graduates. Seth will be part of this effort through his new role. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Seth was born to Indian-origin parents in Australia and grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota. He has been elected as one of the new directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. Image: Harvard University He holds two master's degrees from Harvard: a Master's in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government and a Master's in Urban Planning from the Graduate School of Design, both completed in 2019. He earned his undergraduate degree at Goldsmiths, University of London. Seth's career has focused on climate policy, public service, and community organising. He worked as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate and Equity at the US Environmental Protection Agency's New England office. Before that, he led climate resilience projects for the City of Boston and was involved in similar efforts in New York City. ALSO READ | Trump's crackdown on foreign students at US universities may hurt India and China the most. Here's why Seth also co-founded the Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment group and was a fellow with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As a student, he helped develop joint climate-focused courses across Harvard's schools and launched the Climate Leaders Programme, encouraging students from different fields to work together on environmental issues. Donald Trump vs Harvard University The appointments of the two Indian-origin individuals come at a time when Harvard University is caught in legal and political disputes with the Trump administration. The university is under pressure following demands to provide records of international students who were part of recent campus protests. After Harvard declined to comply, the Trump administration launched a move to revoke the university's certification to enrol foreign students. In a letter from acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons, the administration gave Harvard 30 days to respond to the allegations. These include claims that the university worked with foreign groups and did not do enough to address antisemitism on campus. On Thursday, a federal judge extended an order that temporarily blocks the Trump administration from stopping Harvard from enrolling international students. This dispute over international student enrolment marks the latest flashpoint in a growing conflict between the White House and the country's oldest and wealthiest university. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD More than 7,000 international students, visiting scholars, and alumni on post-graduate training programmes depend on Harvard for both sponsorship and legal status in the US.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Meet Anjali Sud, Sanjay Seth, two Indian-Americans elected to top Harvard boards amid row with Trump
Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth, two Indian-Americans, have recently been elected to Harvard University's Board of Overseers and Harvard Alumni Association, respectively. The Board of Overseers, which Anjali Sud will be joining for a two-year-term, was established in 1642. It is Harvard's second-highest governing body, which advises the school on academic programmes and policy, according to Also Read: Google paid $100 million to retain this Indian-American executive. No, not Sundar Pichai Anjali Sud will be replacing Canadian prime minister and Bank of England former governor Mark Carney, who resigned after assuming leadership of Canada's Liberal Party. The HAA Board, where Sanjay Seth will serve, focuses on enhancing alumni engagement, community-building, and volunteer leadership across Harvard's global alumni network. Also Read: Do Indian-Americans play major leadership roles at Harvard University? Here's what we know The appointments come amid Harvard University and US President Donald Trump clashing over the school's foreign student enrollments, after the administration threatened to revoke their SEVP certification. Anjali Sud was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1983 to Punjabi immigrant parents and raised in Flint. She earned her undergraduate degree in finance and management from the University of Pennsylvania and went on to receive her MBA from Harvard Business School in 2011. Sud has worked for Amazon, Time Warner and was the Vice President of Global Marketing for Vimeo in 2012. She eventually became the CEO of the company as well. Also Read: Indian-American student Megha Vemuri calls out Gaza genocide in graduation speech: 'MIT wants a free Palestine' In 2023, she took over as CEO of Tubi, a new free streaming service with nearly 100 million monthly active users. Apart from her business interests, she also serves as the board chair for an online petitioning platform. She told Harvard's website, '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." She added, "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.' Sanjay Seth, is an Indian-American climate and sustainability expert, who has been elected as one of the new directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). His three-year term will commence on 1 July 2025. Seth was born in Australia and holds dual master's degrees from Harvard - an MPA from the Kennedy School of Government and a Master's in Urban Planning from the Graduate School of Design, both earned in 2019. Sanjay Seth completed his undergraduate studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. Seth has served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate and Equity at the US Environmental Protection Agency's New England office. Prior to that, he worked as Climate Resilience Program Manager for Boston city and contributed to climate resilience efforts in New York City. At Harvard, he also co-founded the Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment group and was a fellow with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian-origin Anjali Sud elected to Harvard Board amid clash with Trump, will replace Canada PM Mark Carney
Anjali Sud, the Indian-American CEO of streaming platform Tubi, has been elected to Harvard University's Board of Overseers. She would fill the vacancy left by Mark Carney who stepped down from Harvard Board on March 9 after being elected the leader of the Liberal Party. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The election comes at a time Harvard is at a crossfire with the Donald Trump administration as the university refused to comply with the administration's demand and now risks losing its international students exchange program. As part of the administration's crackdown on international students involved in campus violence, protests etc, the administration sought the record of foreign students in the last five years. As the university refused to comply, the administration canceled its international student exchange programs. The university filed a lawsuit against the administration and got a temporary stay on the ban on international programs. Another Indian-origin alumnus Sanjay Seth has been elected as one of the directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. Sud will assume her position on the Board of Overseers on May 30, while Seth will begin his three-year term with the HAA board on July 1. Who is Anjali Sud ? Born in Detroit to Punjabi immigrants, Anjali Sud was brought up in Michigan. "Anjali Sud is an influential technology and media executive who has served since 2023 as CEO of Tubi, a free TV and movie streaming service with nearly 100 million monthly active users," the Harvard election website said about her. Sud previously served as CEO of Vimeo, was named among Fortune's "40 Under 40". Now, she lives in New York. "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," she said ahead of the election.
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Indian-American businesswoman replaces Canadian PM Carney at Harvard board
Indian-American businesswoman Anjali Sud has been elected as a member of Harvard University's Board of Overseers. Anjali, who is the CEO of streaming platform Tubi, will replace Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who stepped down from the university's board on March 9, the same day the Liberal Party elected him as their new leader, replacing PM Justin who was elected to Harvard's Board of Overseers in 2021, faced criticism in the days leading up to his election for remaining on the boards of several organisations while running to replace earning his economics degree from Harvard College in 1987, Carney played varsity hockey and was a member of the AD Club, according to Harvard Magazine. In addition, another Indian-American, Sanjay Seth, a climate and sustainability expert, has also been elected as one of the new directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA).Sud will serve the remaining two years of the unexpired term of Carney, while Seth will begin his three-year term on July 1, along with five other newly elected Board of Overseers is one of Harvard's two governing boards, along with the President and Fellows, also known as the established in 1642, the Board plays an integral role in the governance of the university. As a central part of its work, the Board directs the visitation process—the primary means for periodic external assessment of Harvard's schools and departments, according to the varsity HAA Board, including its elected directors, serves as an advisory body focused on building community, promoting engagement, and encouraging a strong sense of university citizenship among Harvard alumni SUD WAS BORN TO PUNJABI IMMIGRANT PARENTSAnjali Sud was born in Detroit in 1983 to Punjabi immigrant parents and raised in Flint, Michigan. Anjali Sud earned her MBA from Harvard Business School in began her career at Amazon, gaining experience in business development, merchandising, and marketing. She later joined Time Warner as an associate on its mergers and acquisitions team. In 2012, she moved to the video-hosting platform Vimeo as Vice President of Global Marketing, steadily rising through the ranks over the serves as chair of the board at and is a board member at Dolby Laboratories. She is also part of the executive committee of the development board at Phillips Academy Andover, where she supports financial aid lives in New York City and has two Seth, who is also alumnus of Harvard, served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate and Equity at the US Environmental Protection Agency's New England from Bismarck, North Dakota, Sanjay has a background in community and political is a dual-degree graduate in the Master in Urban Planning program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Master in Public Administration program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, according to Harvard's Watch
