Dipen Rughani

Background

About Dipen Rughani

Dipen is an accomplished senior executive who is passionate about creating intelligence, influence, and impact within the Australia India bilateral relations. With over 27 years’ experience in the public and private sectors across business and communities, Dipen is a catalyst for change and driving results in dynamic environments. He fosters sustainable outcomes through insights, leadership, strategic capabilities and building strong partnerships. As a former National Chairman of the Australia India Business Council Ltd, CEO of leading advisory firm, Newland Global Group, and board member – Dipen’s business acumen is reflected in his advisory skills, governance and management understanding, regulatory affairs and government relations, policy and strategy outlook, his thriving and deep networks, which demonstrates his ability to achieve consensus and negotiate strategic outcomes. Dipen is deeply committed to supporting a vibrant, robust, diverse Australian multicultural community, and the power of their shared stories that build new tomorrows. He is regularly invited to various notable government and business forums to voice the Australian-Indian diaspora role and their contribution to the Australian economy. Some of the forums include the ‘UK-India Week’, Asialink’s ‘Australia-Asia Leaders Forum’, Australia India Roundtable (Lowy Institute), Australia India Leaders Forum (AII), and Raisina Dialogue (ORF).He is a frequent commentator and contributor on Australia India economic issues. His business goals are aligned with the larger social outcomes, driven by purpose, and creating meaningful impact.A few of his Directorships and Advisory Board roles include:• Director Polycab Australia,(NSE: POLYCAB)(2021 – current)• Independent Director Wollongong Coal (NSE: JINDALSTEL)(2019 – 2024)• Advisory Board, FICCI Australia• 20-20 Champion (Ambassador), T20 Cricket World Cup (2020 & 2022)• Advisory Board, Global Organising Committee ‘India Global Week’ (2020)• Advisory Board, Australia India Institute (2014 – 2020)• Member, NSW Govt. Indian Ministerial Consultative Committee (2013 – 2014)• Member, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas National Organising committee Australia (2013)• Board member, NSW Govt. International Education & Research Taskforce (2012)• Member, Organising committee Queens Baton Relay, NSW Dept. of Premier and Cabinet (2010)Dipen is also the President/Trustee of the Anoopam Mission Australia Ltd, a charity which supports differently abled children, educates underprivileged women and provides medical assistance to 130+ villages in India.