New Delhi: Ms. Nivruti Rai has recently taken up the position of Managing Director & CEO at Invest India, a national agency dedicated to promoting and facilitating investments. She has succeeded Ms. Manmeet K Nanda, who had temporarily assumed the role of MD & CEO in March 2023.
Ms. Rai has been recognized for her exceptional contributions in the field of technology and has been honored with the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar. Prior to joining Invest India, she held a prominent position at Intel for 29 years, where she led as a global business and technology leader. Over the past seven years, she served as the Country Head for Intel India, spearheading growth and investment initiatives in the country.
During her tenure, Ms. Rai made significant contributions to the development of indigenous technology, the startup ecosystem, electronics manufacturing, and policy formulation, particularly in critical and emerging technologies. She has also been actively involved in various industrial bodies and government committees, bringing a wealth of experience and tight-knit collaborations with industry associations, business leaders, and government officials.
Invest India, established under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, plays a crucial role in driving the Government’s flagship initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, National Single Window System, Project Monitoring Group, and Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council. Widely praised by stakeholders, Invest India effectively utilizes private sector expertise to realize the government’s vision, ensuring transparency, high ethical standards, and strong corporate governance.
