The Tech Diplomacy Global 50® has released its annual list recognising the world’s most influential leaders advancing responsible technology policy, digital governance and international cooperation amid rapid developments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital transformation.
The 2025 list features 50 leaders — equally divided between 25 women and 25 men — from five continents, reflecting diverse global perspectives on some of the most pressing technology policy challenges of the digital age.
Notably, six Indian-origin leaders have been recognised for their global impact. Among them is Amandeep Gill, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, who has played a central role in shaping international conversations on AI governance and responsible innovation. India-born academic Ajay Agrawal, a professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, was also named for his influential work on the economics of artificial intelligence.
The list further includes Malaysia’s Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo highlighting the broader contribution of the Indian diaspora to digital leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.
Other honourees include Deodat Maharaj, Managing Director of the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries, Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, and Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Director of the Center for Technological Responsibility at Brown University.
The initiative is led by the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute in collaboration with UNESCO, aiming to promote inclusive, ethical and coordinated global approaches to emerging technologies, including AI, cybersecurity and digital trade.
Experts say the recognition underscores the growing influence of Indian-origin leaders and the global Indian diaspora in shaping the future of technology governance worldwide.
Support our Journalism
No-nonsense journalism. No paywalls. Whether you’re in Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, or India, you can support The Australia Today by taking a paid subscription via Patreon or donating via PayPal — and help keep honest, fearless journalism alive.
