New York Governor George E Pataki has appointed Andy K Shenoy as special advisor to the governor for South Asian affairs.
"Andy Shenoy is an active member of the Indian-American community and was instrumental in the development of economic ties between India and the state of New York," Pataki said in announcing the appointment on December 30.
"His expertise in foreign trade will help us advance new economic initiatives with countries in southern Asia, while diversifying our relations and creating mutually beneficial trade opportunities in a region that is home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world," he said.
Shenoy is the president of Indo-American Promotions (non-profit organisation), an organisation that facilitated the development of economic ties and relations between New York state and India in 2003.
He has served as a liaison between the Indian government and the state of New York and was the recipient of the Governor's Award of Excellence in 2005 for his significant contribution to the social, economic and cultural development of the state and the nation.
Shenoy has a BS in economics, history and psychology and is the president of Mitra Enterprises Inc.
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