New Delhi: Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), is a professional resource for public, corporate affairs and public advocacy.  PAFI provides a platform and opportunity to exchange information, share knowledge and experiences in engaging with various stakeholders like the government, media, industry associations, multilateral agencies and think tanks.

PAFI today announced its new office bearers for the year 2021-22.

Dr. Subho Ray took over as the President of PAFI. Subho Ray is president of Internet & Mobile Association India (IAMAI) since March 2006. He heads the permanent secretariat of the association and is an ex-officio member of its governing council.  Before joining IAMAI, Subho was Director for the ICT vertical at the Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi, where he worked since 1998, closely with the software & services, BPM, hardware and telecom industries.

 “It is a moment of great pride to be the president of India’s largest association of public policy and public affairs professionals. PAFI would like to focus on working with the industry, government and civil society in three specific areas: overhaul of the health care sector with lessons learned during the pandemic; ease of doing business, especially for emerging sectors such as information & bio-technology and electric vehicles; and participation in and supportive of global and regional value chains especially in electronics manufacturing,” said Dr. Subho Ray.

Dr. Subho Ray takes over the role of President, PAFI, from Mr. Ishteyaque Amjad, upon completion of his successful term.

 “In the most fateful year in our lives, in spite of all the challenges, we at PAFI could accomplish a lot. Throughout the pandemic, our member companies continued to make contributions to the communities, we partnered with govts and civil societies to save lives and support livelihoods. During the year, we hosted the highest number of PAFI dialogues, a truly global Annual National Forum and started the Annual Lecture Series. Despite being physically apart, we came closer as a fraternity. I am sure that under Subho’s leadership, PAFI will scale greater heights.” said Mr. Ishteyaque Amjad, outgoing President PAFI and Group Head – Corporate Affairs, Godrej.

 Mr. Virat Bhatia, Managing Director, Apple India, who leads strategy & policy for the company in India, is the new Vice President of PAFI. Mr Tanmoy Chakrabarty Group Government Affairs Officer, Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., is the new Secretary of PAFI.  Ms. Vinita Sethi, SVP & Chief Public Affairs at the Apollo Hospitals Group, is the new Treasurer of PAFI.