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NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK

Selected stories about Indian diaspora from our website www.theindianeye.com

KASH PATEL protect communities large and small,” Donahue wrote.
The sheriff group’s leader also took direct aim at policies affecting law
National Sheriffs’ Association enforcement that were rolled out under the Biden administration, which he
said has “undermined the rule of law and burdened our nation with great risk
endorses FBI Director nominee and vulnerability.”
“Equally detrimental are the border policies that permit unchecked ac-
cess to our homeland. These two factors have sadly but predictably granted
domestic and international criminals unprecedented opportunity to victimise
or endanger the citizens and residents of our nation.”

KEVAN PAREKH

Apple executive takes over as

CFO at the tech firm

he National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has endorsed Kash Patel as the
director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a letter to Sen-
Tate Judiciary Committee leaders that also railed against the state of law
enforcement under the Biden administration.
“We are pleased to give our enthusiastic endorsement of Mr. Patel’s nom-
ination to be the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and urge
the Committee hold hearings expeditiously. We believe there will be broad
support for Mr. Patel and we look forward to his swift confirmation by the
full United States Senate,” NSA President Kieran Donahue wrote in a letter
Monday to Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the chair
and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, respectively. ith effect from January 1, 2025, Kevan Parekh, an Indian American
The NSA is a professional association that boasts roughly 10,000 active and Apple’s senior vice president has assumed the role of Chief Fi-
members. Wnancial Officer, CFO at Apple and joined the executive team. Prior
President-elect Trump nominated Kash Patel as FBI director in Novem- to becoming CFO, he served as Apple’s vice president of Financial Planning
ber. Patel is an outspoken crusader against the “deep state.” In a book pub- and Analysis. He is replacing Luca Maestri, who is transitioning to a new role,
lished last year, he explicitly called for revamping the FBI in a chapter dubbed which was announced by Apple last year.
“Overhauling the FBI,” and moving the FBI’s headquarters out of Washing- Parekh has been at Apple for 11 years and was leading Financial Planning
ton, DC. and Analysis, G&A and Benefits Finance, Investor Relations, and Market Re-
In his letter to the senators, Donahue lauded Patel’s resume as evidence search. Prior to this role, Parekh led Worldwide Sales, Retail, and Marketing
he has the “credentials, skills, temperament, commitment, and experience for Finance. He began his tenure leading the financial support of Apple’s Product
this critical position.” Marketing, Internet Sales and Services, and Engineering teams.
Patel hit the national radar during Trump’s first administration, including “For more than a decade, Kevan has been an indispensable member of
when he worked as the national security adviser and senior counsel for the Apple’s finance leadership team, and he understands the company inside and
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence under committee Chair out. His sharp intellect, wise judgment, and financial brilliance make him the
Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif. perfect choice to be Apple’s CFO,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
“Mr. Patel’s service will undoubtedly prioritize the restoration of confi- “Kevan is truly exceptional, has a deep love for Apple and its mission,
dence in the Bureau through increased transparency, integrity, collaboration, and he embodies the leadership, judgment, and values that are so important
and commitment to excellence. Mr. Patel promised NSA - if confirmed - his to this role.” said Maestri.
unwavering dedication to working hand in glove with local, state, tribal, and Before joining Apple, Parekh held various senior leadership roles at
federal law enforcement at the rank-and- file and leadership levels. His com- Thomson Reuters and General Motors, where he also had extensive global
mitment to the reciprocity of access-to-advise is essential to combating the experience. Parekh is an electrical engineer with a Bachelor’s of Science from
most serious security and policing challenges ahead. We are certain Mr. Pa- the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
tel’s engagement will result in vital and effective partnerships nationwide to Continued on next page... >>

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