Biden announced Verma’s nomination on Friday. Verma also served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs during the Obama Administration. Prior to this, he has also been the National Security Advisor to US Senator Harry Reid.
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America president of Joe Biden Indian-American lawyer and diplomat Rich Verma has been nominated for a top diplomatic post. Rich Verma, 54, is currently Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Public Policy at Mastercard. He was also the US Ambassador to India from 16 January 2015 to 20 January 2017.
If confirmed by the Senate, he will become deputy secretary of state for management and resources, making him the first Indian-American to hold the top position in the State Department.
Always an honor to see Prime Minister@narendramodi@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/tbHMrPlavt
— Rich Verma (@RichardRVerma) September 26, 2019
Had also held a big position in the Obama administration
Biden announced Verma’s nomination on Friday. Verma also served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs during the Obama administration. Prior to this, he has also been the National Security Advisor to US Senator Harry Reid.
Rich is perfect to be second in command – famous lawyer
Raunak D Desai, expert and noted lawyer at the Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute at Harvard University, said Ambassador Verma is perfectly qualified to be the number two official in the State Department. His breadth of experience and vision make him a powerful leader in promoting and defending American interests and values around the world.
Verma has also served as Vice Chairman of The Asia Group, Partner and Senior Counsel at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, and Senior Counsel at Albright Stonebridge Group. Rich Verma has been the recipient of numerous awards and medals for his work, including the Distinguished Service Medal from the State Department, the International Affairs Fellowship from the Council on Foreign Relations, and the United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal.