Archna Vyas Named First Female Director of Gates Foundation India

Archna Vyas has been appointed as the India Country Director for the Gates Foundation, marking the first time a woman has held the position. She will lead initiatives in healthcare, sanitation, gender equality, and agricultural development, aiming to align with India's development goals.

In a historic appointment, the Gates Foundation has selected Archna Vyas as its India Country Director, as announced on Tuesday.

Vyas, the first woman to take up this role, will helm the foundation's collaboration with Indian government agencies, philanthropists, and the private sector on key issues tied to India's development goals. These include healthcare, sanitation, gender equality, and agricultural development.

She steps into the role succeeding Hari Menon and brings a wealth of experience from her previous position as global director for the foundation's Global Policy and Advocacy division.

(With inputs from agencies.)