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Indo-American Arts Council Announces

Sanat Chattopadhyay as Vice Chairman of the Board

OUR BUREAU “Having seen Sanat’s effectiveness on other
boards, I can say with confidence that he brings
New York, NY
both strategic strength and a collaborative spirit,”
he Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) is said Rajeev Kaul, Board Member, Indo-American
proud to announce the appointment of San- Arts Council. “He has the rare combination of dis-
Tat Chattopadhyay as Vice Chairman of the cipline, warmth, curiosity, and cultural engagement
Board, effective May 1, 2026. A globally respect- that makes him an exceptional fit for IAAC. His
ed business leader and committed philanthropist, wide-ranging interests, including film and acting,
Chattopadhyay brings to IAAC a distinguished re- give him a natural affinity with IAAC’s mission to
cord of executive leadership, strategic vision and celebrate and elevate the arts.”
deep support for Indian and Indian-American insti- Chattopadhyay is a prominent Indian-Ameri-
tutions and causes. can leader in the global biopharmaceutical industry.
As President of Merck Manufacturing, Chatto- He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from
padhyay oversees global manufacturing and supply Jadavpur University and a postgraduate degree
operations for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics from the Indian Institute of Management, Mum-
and animal health products. Over the course of his ca- bai. In addition to his corporate leadership, he
reer, he has helped lead major global healthcare ini- serves on the Boards of Governors of IIM Mumbai,
tiatives, including the expansion of Gardasil and the of Vice Chairman, IAAC will now benefit from the the USA-India Chamber of Commerce, and the
launch of KEYTRUDA, while also serving on several strength of two Vice Chairmen as we advance our USA-India Strategic Partnership Forum. His phil-
influential boards in the U.S. - India corridor. His ap- cultural mission with greater leadership depth and anthropic contributions have supported COVID-19
pointment reflects IAAC’s continuing commitment momentum.” aid to India, the Ramakrishna Mission, Jadavpur
to bold leadership in service of its cultural mission. “I am honored to join IAAC as Vice Chairman University, and the Indo-American Arts Council.
“Sanat is a remarkable leader with global stat- of the Board,” said Sanat Chattopadhyay. “IAAC The Indo-American Arts Council is a not-for-
ure, operational depth, and an abiding commitment has built an extraordinary legacy over the last twen- profit arts organization passionately dedicated to
to giving back,” said Dr. Nirmal Mattoo, Chairman ty-six years by championing artistic excellence, cul- promoting, showcasing, and building awareness of
of the Indo-American Arts Council. “We are truly tural dialogue, and the creative spirit of the Indian the arts and artists whose heritage lies in the Indian
excited to welcome him as Vice Chairman of the diaspora. I look forward to working closely with the subcontinent in the performing arts, visual arts, lit-
Board. His judgment, generosity, and passion for Board and leadership team to help make a transfor- erary arts, and folk arts. IAAC supports all artistic
mobilizing institutions will be of enormous value to mational difference in the organization’s next phase disciplines in classical, fusion, folk, and innovative
IAAC. With Sanat joining Rakesh Kaul in the role of growth and impact.” forms influenced by the arts of India.

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