The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Pradeep Nair as regional director for its office serving India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Nair brings deep regional expertise and more than 20 years of experience building partnerships among government, corporate, philanthropic, and civil society partners in the dynamic South Asia region.

 As regional director, Nair will guide the foundation's operations in New Delhi, serving three countries with a staff of more than 30. Following a period of renewal, he assumes leadership over a revised program focus that represents a fresh start for the foundation and its recently registered branch office.

“I am delighted to welcome Pradeep to the Ford Foundation. His global experience and leadership, and his expertise in building partnerships in the region will be a great asset as our work in South Asia enters a new chapter," said Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation.

"Pradeep's record of engaging, listening, and mobilising meaningful efforts with governments, universities, nongovernmental organisations, and the private sector will be invaluable to our work to help address some of the region's most important opportunities and challenges.”