The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has appointed Shailendra Singh, Managing Director of Peak XV Partners, to its Board of Directors. Shailendra Singh is a well-known figure in the investment world, bringing vast experience and strategic insight to the USISPF. At Peak XV, he leads the firm’s global operations, managing over $9 billion in assets.
Leadership Comments
USISPF President and CEO, Dr. Mukesh Aghi, expressed his excitement about Shailendra Singh’s appointment. “I am thrilled to welcome Shailendra to the USISPF Board of Directors. His deep industry knowledge and commitment to founders across India and Southeast Asia will be invaluable. We look forward to benefiting from his expertise. I am confident that with his inputs and expertise, we will explore newer avenues and deeper areas of collaboration between the United States and India,” Dr. Aghi said.
Shailendra Singh’s appointment is expected to strengthen Peak XV’s presence in the US market. The strategic partnership with USISPF will open doors for Peak XV’s numerous cross-border companies building from India and Southeast Asia for the US markets. “I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members and leveraging our collective expertise to further strengthen the relationship between the United States and India for founders and startups across both regions,” Singh said.
Experience Shailendra Singh Brings
At Peak XV, Shailendra Singh has been crucial in fostering cross-border partnerships and investments. He has driven innovation and supported entrepreneurship in the technology, consumer, and financial sectors. Shailendra has led investments in several companies and played a significant role in initiatives supporting startups, from seed funding to preparing for IPOs. He has been recognized in the Forbes Midas List of top global venture capitalists for three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020, highlighting his influence and success in the venture capital industry.
New Members Joining USISPF Board in 2024
Besides Shailendra Singh, several notable leaders have joined the USISPF Board in 2024. These include Salil Parekh, CEO of Infosys; Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM; Dorothy Attwood, Senior Vice President of Global Legal, Policy, and Compliance for The Walt Disney Company; Amarjyoti (Amar) Barua, Executive Vice President of Group Strategy at the Mahindra Group; Joe Ucuzoglu, Deloitte Global CEO; Raj Shah, Co-CEO of MSI Surfaces; Alex Rogers, President of Global Affairs and Qualcomm Technology Licensing for Qualcomm Incorporated; and Prashant Ruia, Director of Essar Capital.
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum is dedicated to creating a strong partnership between the United States and India. As an independent not-for-profit institution, USISPF aims to strengthen ties between businesses, non-profit organizations, and governments of both nations, fostering a robust and strategic bilateral relationship.
