IAMAI Elects New Leadership for Public Policy Committee
Saurabh Singh, who leads Digital and AI Policy at AWS India & South Asia, has been named the new chairperson of the Public Policy Committee at the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). Additionally, Manasvi Mann from Rapido, serving as General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs & Public Policy, and Seema Jindal, who heads Public Affairs at Truecaller, have been selected as co-chairs. These appointments resulted from the committee's latest electoral process.
The newly appointed leaders are taking over from Vineeta Dixit of Spotify, who previously held the chairperson role, and former co-chairs Senthil Kumar from Ninjacart and Richa Mukherjee from PayU.
This committee works directly with government officials on policies related to the digital economy, focusing on key areas including data governance, safe harbour provisions, fair access, digital safety, and protecting consumers.
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Saurabh Singh says, "I am deeply honoured and thankful to have been entrusted by IAMAI members with the leadership of the Public Policy Committee. As India's premier internet industry association, IAMAI brings together a diverse array of pioneering innovative companies at the forefront of digital advancement for the nation".
"In this role, I look forward to strengthening IAMAI's ongoing efforts to foster impactful policy dialogue with the Indian government".
"Our focus will be on addressing critical digital policy matters that are relevant to our members, while the ultimate goal would be to contribute to the national vision of building a $1 trillion digital economy".
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On his appointment as Co-Chair, Manasvi Mann said, “I’m delighted to be part of IAMAI’s Public Policy Committee as co-chair and look forward to contributing to meaningful dialogues and working together to drive policies that shape India’s digital future and benefit the ecosystem and its stakeholders.”
Seema Jindal added, “I am delighted to be stepping into the role of co-chair of IAMAI’s Public Policy Committee. At a time when India’s digital economy is growing exponentially and presenting immense potential, it is vital that industry and government work together to build a safe and inclusive digital ecosystem. At Truecaller, we are committed to the values of infusing trust and safety in digital communications".
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I’m very much looking forward to collaborating with fellow members to put forward constructive perspectives that drive meaningful impact in the policy space and help to strengthen user trust, foster innovation, and support India’s vision of becoming a global digital leader.”
IAMAI expressed its continued dedication to fostering the expansion of India's digital economy and has confidence that the newly appointed leadership will enhance its role in policy advocacy.