Vishakha N. Desai has been at the cusp of culture, current affairs and commerce for a while now, starting from when, as President and CEO of the Asia Society (2004-12), she transformed it into a transnational organisation that strengthened partnerships among Asian countries. Ms. Desai has also been a Senior Advisor in the Guggenheim Foundation and was appointed a member of the National Museum and Library Services Board by U.S. President Barack Obama in 2013. 

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