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Lovejeet Alexander joins Bloomberg as director for new economy
Public-affairs veteran to drive convening and narrative at markets–policy crossroads
GURUGRAM: Bloomberg has appointed Lovejeet Alexander as director, New Economy, strengthening its push to convene leaders and shape debate at the intersection of markets, policy and global economic change.
Based in New Delhi, Alexander will advance the Bloomberg New Economy initiative from India, working with leaders across business and government as part of the platform’s global network. A marquee moment on the calendar is the 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, signalling India’s rising weight in global economic conversations.
Alexander described Bloomberg’s work at the crossroads of markets, policy and transformation as a global benchmark for independent, fact-based journalism and convening, and said he looks forward to contributing to the initiative from India. He also acknowledged David Hearn for the opportunity and expressed gratitude to those who have been part of his journey.
His profile blends public affairs, strategic communications, alliances and ecosystem-building, with a growing focus on how AI reshapes education, institutions and public discourse. His work centres on crafting narratives and curating conversations at moments of structural change—especially where technology, learning, media and policy meet.
He has been closely involved in conceptualising, curating and moderating forums and leadership dialogues that bring together educators, policymakers, media professionals, technologists and institutional leaders. His interests range from AI’s impact on cognition and attention to institutional narratives in an algorithm-driven media environment, and from thought leadership to cross-sector alliances.
Alexander joins from the Learning Leadership Foundation, where he served as head of public affairs, corporate communications and strategic alliances. Earlier, he was consulting editor at India News Business and before that editor-in-chief and chief executive at founderINDIA.
His career also includes a long stint as lead PR strategist at GreenCheese, advisory roles at Perfect Relations—where he helped curate and conceptualise Prestival, Asia’s large PR festival—and heading corporate communications at Anand Group of Industries. He has handled corporate communications at Dainik Jagran’s i-next project and worked as a journalist with Sahara Media, Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group), Hindustan Times and Dainik Jagran, covering beats from politics to business and economy.
Open to advising on AI, education and policy forums, as well as public affairs and narrative strategy, Alexander positions platforms and dialogues—not just messages—as tools to build trust and influence.
As economies fragment and technology rewires power, Bloomberg’s wager is on ideas and access. With Alexander in the room, the conversations may get sharper—and the stakes higher.
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Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia deepens philanthropic push in India ahead of retirement
Entrepreneur backs gurdwara project and education for slum children as he expands charitable footprint in the country
LONDON: Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia is ramping up his philanthropic footprint in India. On a recent visit to the country, the UK-based entrepreneur stepped up support for religious and educational causes, signalling a deeper long-term commitment as he prepares to spend more time in India ahead of retirement.
Ahluwalia reaffirmed support for key social initiatives, including a donation to Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib in Gurugram and continued backing for a school in Faridabad for which he had earlier purchased the land.
The donation will fund the construction of the gurdwara, expected to be completed by mid-2028. Run largely by volunteers, the site will serve as a community hub and continue the Sikh tradition of langar — a community kitchen that provides free meals to all, regardless of faith.
Parallelly, the Faridabad school continues to deliver free, multi-year education to children living in extreme poverty in surrounding slums. The institution is part of the 12 educational facilities run by the Jagriti Sewa Trust, where Ahluwalia serves as chairman. The trust provides underprivileged students with free education as well as skill-development opportunities.
The latest support adds to Ahluwalia’s long record of charitable giving in India. In recent years, it included a £100,000 donation to the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation’s Justice for Every Child campaign, which provides legal and psychological support to vulnerable children and their families.
Through the Ahluwalia Foundation, the businessman regularly backs charities and non-profits in both India and the United Kingdom. The foundation focuses on projects linked to education, migration and the rights of children and women.
Ahluwalia’s philanthropic drive is rooted in personal history. Having fled to the UK as a refugee at the age of 13, he has long supported migrant-focused organisations, including the London-based Migration Museum, while also funding educational initiatives in India such as free schooling programmes in Hyderabad.
Now, as he gradually shifts more of his time to India, Ahluwalia’s charitable ambitions are expanding. Future plans include launching a classic car rally across the country to raise funds for causes he supports.
“Education and faith are very close to my heart,” Ahluwalia said. “For so many Indians, whether they live in India or abroad, a gurdwara or any place of worship is more than somewhere to practise faith. They are places of community and identity.”
Reflecting on the Faridabad visit, Ahluwalia added: “It was very special seeing the work of the Jagriti Sewa Trust firsthand. Knowing that disadvantaged children are receiving a free education — and that I had a small part to play in that — is deeply meaningful. Social status and economic background should not determine a person’s chances of success.”
