Leadership

Shreya Aher is the visionary Founder and CEO of the Center for Economic Development and Execution (CEDx), where she leads the organization's mission to drive inclusive development through research, strategic partnerships, and open-source innovation. With an academic background in international studies and policy, Shreya has demonstrated a strong commitment to global cooperation, equity, and systemic impact. She later advanced her academic training as a scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School, where she deepened her focus on international affairs, development policy, and institutional design. Her professional experience includes internships at the United Nations and various embassies, where she engaged in diplomatic research, multilateral negotiations, and grassroots coordination on development programs. This rare combination of academic excellence, global exposure, and strategic insight equips Shreya with the vision and capability to lead CEDx as a bold, next-generation think tank that bridges communities, policy institutions, and global challenges with actionable solutions.