Vinay Chawla is a seasoned US diplomat with close to twenty years of experience across the Middle East and South Asia. His work focuses on the intersection of foreign and economic policy in global growth markets. With the State Department, he has a proven track record of developing economic growth initiatives in war-torn areas and difficult markets. He successfully negotiated strategic partnerships with both public and private sector stakeholders to advance American interests.

His assignments included Islamabad, Dubai, Baghdad, Amman, and Delhi.

Prior to and after the Foreign Service, Mr. Chawla has worked in private equity, management consulting and microfinance.

Mr. Chawla holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from Northwestern University.