Leadership & Action

The Executive Board

The Executive Board drives the execution of the Council's vision, managing global initiatives and ensuring the resilience of the indentured legacy across borders.

Vikram Malhotra, Executive Director

"With a background in international development, Vikram leads the Council's day-to-day operations and global growth initiatives."

Vikram Malhotra

Executive Director

Sarah Chen, Director of Operations

"Sarah ensures the smooth execution of our global projects, managing cross-border logistics and stakeholder coordination."

Sarah Chen

Director of Operations

Marcus Thorne, Chief Digital Officer

"Marcus spearheads our digital transformation, focusing on building accessible platforms for heritage education and research."

Marcus Thorne

Chief Digital Officer

Ananya Iyer, Head of Global Outreach

"Ananya builds bridges between diaspora communities, ensuring their voices are heard and their stories are preserved for future generations."

Ananya Iyer

Head of Global Outreach

David Sterling, Finance & Strategy

"David oversees the council's financial health and long-term sustainability, ensuring every resource is optimized for impact."

David Sterling

Finance & Strategy

Linda Mbeki, Community Relations

"Linda works directly with local organizations in indenture-origin countries to foster community-led preservation efforts."

Linda Mbeki

Community Relations