Shamina Singh, successful Indian-American businesswoman, appointed to the US President's Export Council

By: WE Staff | Monday, 17 July 2023

A well-known Indian-American entrepreneur named Shamina Singh has been selected to the President's Export Council, the main federal advisory group for international trade. Following US President Joe Biden's declaration that Shamina will be welcomed onto the council, this crucial action has been taken. Shamina is the creator and president of the Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth in addition to serving as Executive Vice President of Sustainability at Mastercard.

Shamina thanked everyone and said, "It is an immense honour for me to be a part of the distinguished leaders that make up the President's Export Council." "I have always been drawn to work that helps build inclusive, lasting prosperity for people and economies in the US and around the world," she continued. I'm excited to work with the Administration, share my viewpoint with the Council, and have the opportunity to advance American economic interests abroad.

Shamina has over 20 years of experience working internationally and has created a special social impact model that makes use of resources from both the public and commercial sectors. According to a statement from the White House, her leadership has greatly contributed to Mastercard's reputation for success thanks to its dedication to inclusive growth.

The founding of the Mastercard Impact Fund in 2018 with a $500 million initial investment is one of Shamina's noteworthy accomplishments. She has been charged with using these assets in her capacity as its president to advance fair growth and financial inclusion on a global scale.

Shamina has consistently shown a great dedication to working for the common good. She has held significant roles in both the White House and the US House of Representatives, most notably as the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders' first Executive Director. She was chosen by President Barack Obama in 2015 and given Senate approval to fill a six-year term on the AmeriCorps board.

Shamina serves on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League and the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in addition to her contributions to business and government. She has also received acclaim for her achievements, appearing on lists such as the Fast Company Queer 50 and the Financial Times Top 100 LGBT+ Executives.

Shamina has degrees from prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and the Indian School of Business. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Science from Old Dominion University and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.

The President's Export Council is crucial in helping the President make decisions about programmes and policies that affect US commerce. It supports the expansion of exports, offers a forum for the debate and settlement of trade-related issues, and spans a number of industries, including business, industry, agriculture, labour, and government. With Shamina's appointment, the council's goals and the development of American economic interests across the world are anticipated to benefit greatly from her wide-ranging knowledge and commitment to inclusive growth.