Gates Foundation names Archna Vyas Country Director for India
Prior to this, Archna Vyas served as the Global Director for the foundation’s Global Policy and Advocacy division
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Published: Dec 17, 2025 7:47 AM | 3 min read
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- Archna Vyas has been appointed as the new Country Director for India at the Gates Foundation, succeeding Hari Menon, who will transition to a global leadership role in January 2026.
- In her new role, Vyas will collaborate with various stakeholders, including government entities, civil society, and the private sector, to align the foundation's initiatives with India's vision of Viksit Bharat.
- Vyas previously served as Global Director in the foundation's Global Policy and Advocacy team, focusing on areas such as digital infrastructure, agriculture, and women's economic empowerment since joining the organization in 2014.
- She is recognized as the first woman to lead the India Office, and her appointment is seen as crucial for enhancing the partnership between the Gates Foundation and India's evolving innovation ecosystem.
Archna Vyas commented on her new role, “India is our most significant country partnership, and her domestically driven model of innovation and progress shows how sustainable, transformative change can uplift millions. The strength of India’s talent and intellect, spanning world-class research, science, and technology, has made the country a global engine of R&D and innovation. Solutions pioneered here are already shaping development outcomes far beyond India’s borders. I look forward to working closely with governments, communities, philanthropists, and our partners to support the Government of India’s vision of becoming a developed economy by 2047, and to help bring India’s insights and innovations to the world”.
“Archna brings a deep understanding of India’s development and innovation landscape and a demonstrated record of building partnerships that deliver impactful results. As the first woman to lead the India Office, we are delighted to have her at the helm at such a pivotal moment in India’s growth and global leadership journey. Her appointment comes as India’s dynamic innovation ecosystem continues to generate solutions with global relevance, deepening a partnership with the Gates Foundation that has grown over more than two decades,” said Ankur Vora, Chief Strategy Officer, Gates Foundation.
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